Safety & Health Specialist

Overview

Supports safety & health management system, inspections, training, compliance in mining.

Key Responsibilities

• safety inspections
• audits
• training programs
• regulatory compliance
• hazard analysis
• incident investigation

Tasks

-Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. -Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met. -Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors. -Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed. -Travel may be required -Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests. -Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures. -Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships. -Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion. -The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. -Perform MSHA inspections and assist with annual MSHA training. -Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.

Requirements

• msha
• iso 14001
• iso 45001
• bachelor's
• 3+ years
• fall protection

What You Bring

-Ability to teach, mentor and lead -Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and other state and federal agency guidelines -Minimum 3+ years’ experience in mining industry or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required. -Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or, -Bi-lingual preferred -The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment. -Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection -Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001, iso 45001 -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. -Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively -MSHA Blue Card Instructor preferred -Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills -Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work -Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills -Valid state issued driver’s license -Subject to outside working conditions. -Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations -Extensive knowledge of IH (Noise and Dust Sampling) -Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines. -The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. -Willing to relocate, travel out of town 70% of the time.

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

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