Senior Health and Safety Coordinator

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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 430 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Senior Health and Safety Coordinator at Coeur Rochester will lead and manage comprehensive health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with MSHA and State regulations while overseeing contractor safety management and conducting risk assessments. This role also involves maintaining accurate records, delivering training programs, conducting audits, and collaborating with regulators and management to promote continuous improvement and reduce workplace hazards. This position is based at the Rochester Mine Site, near Lovelock, NV and will require company sponsored relocation to the area for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate records of employee training, employee health monitoring, worker’s compensation and MSHA reporting

- Build relationships with health and safety regulators and participate in regulatory health and safety inspections.

- Evaluate safe work procedures and ensure compliance with MSHA and State regulations.

- Will lead the site Contractor Management program.

- Conduct Health and Safety training programs.

- Prepare MSHA report forms as required.

- Conduct on-site audits per the loss control program and as required by the department.

- Identify, develop, and communicate best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and raise health and safety awareness. Conduct and lead risk assessments to identify and control exposures to workplace hazards.

- Assists in management's investigation of injuries and incidents, using analytical techniques to find root causes and actions to prevent further occurrence.

- Assists in monitoring site contractors for compliance with contract Safety & Health requirements.

- Will assist and/or lead the investigation of accidents, near-miss incidents, occupational injuries, and tracking implementation of preventive/corrective measures as required.

- Report incidents and/or injuries in accordance with regulatory standards and/or company policies and procedures.

- Participates in educational meetings to instruct employees and contractors in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of accidents.

- Consults with management, industrial hygienists, employee representatives, contractors, and other agencies regarding industrial health problems and solutions.

- Keeps abreast of technology and current issues through seminars and training.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Qualifications to include any combination of education and experience that provide the required skills and knowledge for the successful performance of the position.

- Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Applied Sciences or Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience will be strongly considered.

- Approximately 5-10 years of Health and Safety experience within mining, oil and gas, chemicals or heavy industrial settings required

- Strong leadership abilities.

- Must have solid understanding of MSHA and the CFR’s and general industrial safety.

- Demonstrate good understanding of key safety principles in the mining industry.

- Experience with behavior-based safety (BBS) programs preferred.

- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skill, and ability to lead training sessions.

- Work effectively and respond quickly under pressure situations.

- Ability to teach, mentor and motivate others.

- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies is a plus.

- Experience conducting exposure assessments and industrial hygiene sampling is a plus.

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

- EMS and/or ERT experience is preferred.

- Has knowledge of programs that are used for database with Hazards or incident reports.

Additional Information:

- Relocation available for this position

- Competitive AIP (Bonus structure)

- Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)

- 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting

- Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon and Winnemucca

- Travel pay for those outside of bussing service

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.