Closing Date: November 18, 2024 Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Safety & Health Officer
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
\n Responsibilities:Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and proceduresResponsible for the day to day health and safety programs at the mine and port facilitiesMaintain safety and health standards in compliance with company, OSHA and MSHA, regulations and appropriate risk procedures to protect the assets of the companyWork with all levels of supervision in health and safety, measuring exposures by regularly inspecting work sites; informing supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions and possible safety and health hazardsProvide visible leadership in promoting a safe and healthy worksite. Actively participate and provide leadership with Teck and Contractor personnel in identifying workplace hazards, unsafe conditions and work practices. Participate and provide guidance in monthly safety meetings, tool box meetings, SIMOPS meetings, Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Participate and provide Safety & Health leadership, support, and knowledge during incident investigations. Perform as an ICAM facilitator or peer reviewer during incident investigationsCoordinates all safety and health issues and reports, keeps government regulatory agencies appraised of developments as required, and follows up on recommendations and work method changes, as necessaryMaintain positive relationships with government regulatory agencies (MSHA, OSHA, Coast Guard, Homeland Security), and ensures prompt compliance with new rules and regulations and assists government inspectors in their investigationsAccompany inspectors and/or insurance underwriters as they audit the operation, from a Safety and Health perspective, follow up on the recommendations for improvements, and ensures that the interest of the company is adequately addressed. Documents and communicates the findings of inspections and investigations with the site management teamResponsible for developing and facilitating training programs in relation to supervisory skills or overall safety and health within the property. (Supervisor S&H Training, Hazard Recognition/CFR 30 Training, Introduction to Hazard Identification, etc.)Highly encouraged to become a volunteer Courageous Safety Leadership facilitatorSupport the Industrial Hygienist to conduct dust and noise sampling, air monitoring, biological monitoring, hearing conservation and the respirator programProvide security as required for the property mine, port and airport in accordance with the State and Federal regulations which includes non-lethal and lethal methods. Participate and conduct security training and firearm instruction The incumbent submits written reports to management, supplying all pertinent information on industrial health performance and highlighting problem areas with statistical reportsActs as the Safety and Health Lead as requiredPerforms other related duties as required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredFive (5) to eight (8) years of experience in Operational Health & Safety is requiredPossess knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding occupational safety and healthAbility to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skillsSkilled in hazard recognition and workplace inspectionsAbility to conduct investigations, determine causes and recommend or initiate corrective preventative measures Experience in the mining industry is preferredExperience in Emergency Response (fire, spill, medical) is preferredProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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