Job Description

Actively contribute towards Haile Gold Mine achieving a continuous improvement model of health and safety management and performance through support, development and coaching of the H&S advisors, contractors, employees, and management to meet the required H&S Standards, processes, and procedures.

In this role you’ll operate as a trusted safety partner across site, supporting both employees and contractors.

• Lead field-based risk management through inspections, coaching, and visible safety leadership (JHA’s, Stop & Think etc. Pre-Op Inspections Work Area Inspections)
• Work closely with department managers to foster our safety culture and alignment to our processes and procedures.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries to identify root causes and preventative actions.
• Support and enhance the Health & Safety Management Systems (Inx, Forwood) including procedures, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives (Including. Our Safe Behavious).
• Support occupational exposure programs and hygiene monitoring
• Analyse safety and health data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company standards
• Maintain emergency preparedness
• Assist with all MSHA inspections
• Conducts audits, workplace inspections, and assurance activities across site
• Partner with leaders to deliver practical, actionable safety insights, not just reports.
• Contribute to safety training (New Miner, Annual Refresher, Hazard Training) and capability building across the workforce
• Support contractor safety alignment and performance across department
• Performs other duties as required including “on call” support. Where needed

Qualifications

• MSHA Blue Card (Part 48) Preferred or able obtain in 12 months
• First Aid & CPR Certified- Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• 5+ years in mining, 2 years Underground mining preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and site compliance
• Risk management frameworks and field based safety practices
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Safety Management Systems (ISO exposure is a plus)
• Exposure to auditing (internal/external)
• Experience working with contractors in operational environments
• Ability to translate data into clear, practical actions
• Occupational Health & Hygiene monitoring – preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED