Health & Safety Exploration Specialist

Position Summary

This is a split position where the incumbent will report to the H&S Manager for part of the year and the site exploration supervisor during the summer exploration (May - September) season. The incumbent plans, directs, and implements safety programs in the assigned operational areas to promote a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the duties listed below.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Include, but are not limited to:

- Act on the authority of the Site General Manager in matters pertaining to safety and health that require resolution

- Helping drive safety improvement by promoting a proactive safety culture

- Ensuring a field presence at sites on a routine basis

- Maintain the Safety and Health Management database for incidents, investigations, hazards, near misses, action items from risk reviews, training and competency requirements

- Assist in the management, notification, investigation and reporting of incidents and hazards as required

- Facilitate and participate in risk assessment and root cause analysis

- Lead by example, modelling the behavior expected from all employees toward performing work in a safe manner

- Actively promote safety and health objectives to all levels of the organization

- Develop, assist in the implementation of and review procedures routinely or as circumstances change

Essential Functions

Leadership Competencies

- Problem solving-identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well gather and analyze information skillfully

- Communication-speak clearly and persuasively in a positive manner, edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and read and interpret written information

- Planning/organizing-prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans

- Quality control-demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality

- Adaptability-adapt to a complex and dynamic work environment

- Dependability-consistently follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance

- Motivation-bring a passion to work and have a propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence

Departmental Responsibilities - Site

- Works with Managers, front line leaders and employees to establish workable solutions to existing safety and health problems in the work environment.

- Implement and review safety & health policies and procedures in compliance with Greens Creek and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations.

- Provide training to supervisors and employees in site safety & health practices.

- Inspect work areas to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated.

- Conduct investigation of accidents, incidents and injuries and assist supervisors and employees in establishing root cause and implementing appropriate corrective actions.

- Conducts MSHA training, including 40-hour Newly Employed Inexperienced Miner, Experienced Miner, Annual Refresher Training, and Site-Specific Hazard Awareness Training.

- Assists with or conducts health and industrial hygiene surveys/sampling to verify compliance with health regulations and determine safe limits of exposure to potentially harmful materials or conditions such as temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, and radiation, and implements or recommends control measures to minimize/eliminate exposures.

- Facilitate MSHA representatives while they are on site conducting compliance or other duties.

- Assist department staff in preparing, submitting, and analyzing safety and training documents.

- Analyze safety and training data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Departmental Responsibilities - Exploration

- Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures specific to helicopter-supported remote exploration, and drilling activities.

- Fly in helicopters and assist with field mobilization/demobilization.

- Conduct field-level risk assessments and inspections related to helicopter landing zones, drill rigs, drill pads, and core logging facilities.

- Coordinate with helicopter providers to ensure aviation safety protocols are in place, including morning line outs, manifest tracking, and load security.

- Deliver safety orientations and site-specific training to all field personnel, including helicopter protocols, wildlife awareness, PPE, and emergency response plans.

- Hike and perform safety duties in rugged environments while carrying equipment or emergency supplies.

- Monitor field crew activities to ensure safe practices during rig mobilization, helicopter crew changes, sling operations, field mapping, geophysical data collection and core logging.

- Serve as the on-site lead for incident response for the surface exploration team including leading first aid support, emergency communications, and incident reporting.

- Conduct and lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and post-incident reviews.

- Assist in the development and testing of site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERPs).

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific or technical field, or equivalent combination of education and 3 to 5 years of safety related experience

- Working knowledge of drilling, remote logistics, and exploration field work

- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (MSHA, OSHA

- MSHA instructor certification preferred

Must provide or be willing to obtain documentation of completed 40-hour MSHA training

Ability to obtain ATF Possessor's Clearance

Preferred: Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Other Qualifications

Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen Pass a position-specific physical demands assessment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to:

Abilities Tested

POET Test

Description

Lifting Abilities

You can

Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 50 lbs x 2.

Lift with 1 hand from floor to knuckles: 20 lbs x 2.

Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 50 lbs x 2.

Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 30 lbs x 2.

Carrying Abilities

You can

Carry with 2 hands at self-selected height: 20 lbs for a distance of 100 feet.

Carry with 1 hand at self-selected height: 10 lbs for a distance of 100 feet.

Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities

You can

Stair Climb Test: Climb up and down a total of 24 steps.

Ladder Climb Test: Climb up and down 12 rungs.

Carrying and Stair Climbing Abilities

You can

Carry 20 lbs with 1 hand at a self-selected height and stair climb (ascend/descend) 12 steps x 2.

Agilities

You can

Stooping and Twisting: From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 3 to each side.

Kneeling: From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 3, each knee.

Sustained Squatting: From standing, lower body into a functional squat position and hold posture

for 30 seconds.

Repetitive Squatting: Repeat squats x 3 reps.

Other Physical Demands Vision

- Able to judge distances and spatial relationships to avoid accidents while driving and walking underground

- Have clarity of vision while operating vehicles

- Have clarity of vision for distances while navigating within the mine and access roads efficiently and safely

- Able to adjust varying points of reference while safely navigating the terrain, maintaining awareness of traffic, and operating tools and machinery

- Able to identify vehicles, machinery, and people in peripheral vision

Speaking

- Able to clearly communicate with all levels of employees on the radio and in person

Hearing

- Must wear hearing protection while working in noisy areas

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees may be frequently exposed to; outside weather conditions, uneven terrain, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives, vibration, and high noise levels.

About Us

Greens Creek

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 495 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Community

Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance.

Retirement Benefits Include a 401(k) With Company Match.

APPLICATIONS & RESUMES

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be uploaded online and attached to your completed online employment application. You may apply at http://www.hecla.com/careers/.

Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit Hecla's website at www.hecla.com and our recruiting page at

http://www.hecla.com/careers/