Position Overview

Bunker Hill Mining is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support and strengthen a proactive, Zero Accident safety culture across all operations. This role is a visible, courageous safety leader who coaches and mentors' employees, contractors, and leadership on safety and health best practices while advancing Bunker Hill’s core values, policies, and standards.

The Safety Coordinator works collaboratively with site teams to ensure compliance, promote engagement, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. A Zero Accident culture is the only acceptable level of achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support employee engagement activities, including risk assessments and safety awareness initiatives.

Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing site safety programs, procedures, and policies.

Conduct safety audits, inspections, and critical control verifications to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

Identify, document, and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.

Inspect work in progress, identify unsafe conditions, and assist in directing corrective actions.

Track compliance to ensure employees and contractors follow all applicable health and safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Conduct health and safety orientations and deliver safety training, including:

Confined space

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO/LOTO)

Annual refresher training

Support MSHA inspections and requests and document regulated field activities as required.

Visit work sites and distribute safety literature to promote safety policies and procedures.

Assist with workers’ compensation program administration, including claims monitoring and loss prevention or rehabilitation programs.

Participate in cross‑functional teams and foster strong working relationships across the site.

Help drive and sustain a Zero Accident Culture and continuous safety performance improvement.

Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Associates and/or bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.

3 to 5+ years of experience in a similar safety related role.

Experience and knowledge of Industrial Hygiene (IH) is required.

Mine processing safety experience is preferred.

MSHA carded trainer for surface, underground and mine rescue preferred.

Demonstrated safety leadership and commitment to a Zero Accident culture.

Experience in basic emergency management and incident investigations.

Experience in mining and processing requirements and MSHA governance.

Experience with safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Knowledge of emergency response and root cause analysis.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational, time‑management, and project coordination skills

Ability to manage changing priorities with minimal supervision

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ability to use a variety of computer software and systems as needed.

Drive and commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, reach, and/or sit for extended periods, including entire shifts.

Regularly walk over uneven, rocky, wet, snowy, icy, muddy, or sloped ground.

Ability to lift 25 pounds or more consistently and safely.

Frequent head, neck, and body movement, including turning and bending.

Continuous use of depth perception and peripheral vision.

Ability to hear, see, and recognize alarms, voices, hand signals, light signals, and warning odors.

Ability to work in hazardous environments, including, but not limited to: Extreme temperatures and humidity, moving equipment and mechanical parts, exposure to dust, fumes, gases, liquids, greases, and mists.

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to: steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, and fall protection.

Respirator or self‑rescuer (as applicable)

Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions in one‑on‑one and group settings.

Shift work and irregular hours may be required.

About Us

Bunker Hill Mine is a historic underground silver-lead-zinc operation located in Kellogg, Idaho, at the heart of the Silver Valley. With more than a century of mining heritage, Bunker Hill has played a foundational role in the region. Today, we are focused on building its future.

Operated by Bunker Hill Mining Company, the mine is being revitalized through modern engineering, advanced technology, and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. Guided by experienced leadership, strong values, and a clear vision, we are creating a responsible and sustainable operation for the long term. Joining our team means being part of an exciting restart—helping to build a safe, high-performing operation and shaping the next generation of responsible mining in the Silver Valley.

Our success is driven by the values we live in every day. We empower our people to behave like an owner and act with a sense of urgency while doing things safely. We assume good intent, expect every employee to be a team player, and hold one another accountable while treating others with respect and kindness. We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results—supporting our community, advancing responsible mining, and providing our employees with a best-in-class work environment.

Join Our Team!

If interested, apply today! Our team will review your information and contact you via email if your skills and experience are aligned with what we are looking for.

Bunker Hill Mining Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider all qualified applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Idaho state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans during the application and hiring process.