JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

• Coordinates location-specific activities and management systems involving health and safety functions for the locations.

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS:

• Compiles and maintains records related to health and safety.
• Provides administrative support for special projects related to continuous improvement activities and general management functions.
• Works with Corporate HSEQ Departments to coordinate systems integration and participates in integrated systems auditing.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully supports the location health, safety environmental, and quality (HSEQ) programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies.
• Maintains Safety Management System for the location.
• Maintains safety database, records and training files.
• Maintains a matrix of safety tasks and requirements.
• Prepares Health and Safety Reports, such as quarterly man-hours and lost-time accident statistics.
• Assists in coordination of training programs related to the H & S functions and conducts such training as directed.
• Coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring programs, such as noise, dust and radiation, and conducts testing.
• Participates in H & S audits and/or associated reviews, as directed.
• Prepares, schedules and assists with local monthly ART training requirements.
• Confers with HSEQ group, as necessary, to revise, develop or implement the Health and Safety Systems.
• Assists with the integration of existing Safety Management Systems.
• Participates in integrated systems auditing, as directed.
• Provides administrative support for special projects related to continuous improvement activities and general management functions.
• Applies knowledge of management systems and administrative procedures to assist with investigation of improvement ideas and resolution of problem areas.
• Coordinates contractor safety indoctrination and compliance with Company contract management protocol.
• Conducts workplace industrial hygiene monitoring and ensures that control measures are employed to reduce employee exposure to industrial irritants.
• Participates in location safety committee meetings.
• Coordinates Annual Employee Surveillance Physical Examinations, as applicable.
• Maintains courteous, professional relationships with Company line and staff functions, outside contractors, customers, and government agencies.

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively coordinate the health & safety functions and maintain the Management Systems related to those functions at the location.
• Normal challenges associated with varied task professional work.
• General latitude to make decisions and achieve objectives of the position with input and guidance, as appropriate from Senior Manager or applicable Corporate Staff.  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience requirements:

• CRSP Certification or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of OHSA, Mining and Industrial Regulations.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in Industrial or Mining industry.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• Good organizational skills will be necessary to coordinate maintenance of HSE Management systems and provide necessary administrative support to those functions.
• Mathematical skills required to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Computer skills required to manage and utilize data management software and databases.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to promote teamwork.
• Good communication, training and presentation skills.