Turquoise Ridge - Underground Safety & Health Divisional Trainer

Position Description

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for Safety & Health Trainer to join the Safety and Health team at Turquoise Ridge. The Trainer will develop and implement training programs for competency and site compliance to ensure that employees have the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude to perform their assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

Responsibilities

- Deliver and document MSHA Part 48 training (initial and annual refresher) for underground miners.

- Ensure all workers understand federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards.

- Conduct site-specific hazard awareness training, including:

- Ground control

- Ventilation systems

- Use of PPE

- Diesel equipment hazards

Provide Task-specific Training For

- Jackleg/stoper drills

- Load-haul-dump (LHD) machines

- Bolters and jumbos

- Scaling equipment

- Explosives and blasting operations (if certified)

- Ensure operators demonstrate hands-on competency before independent work.

- Recordkeeping & Documentation

- Maintain accurate records of:

- Training hours

- Competency checklists

- Certifications and task assignments

- Submit required documentation to MSHA as needed.

- Track retraining needs and expirations for all underground personnel.

- Emergency Preparedness & Procedures

- Train crews in underground emergency protocols, including:

- Escape routes and refuge chambers

- Fire response and mine rescue

- Use of self-rescuers and gas detection equipment

- Lead mock drills and simulations to reinforce emergency readiness.

- On-the-Job Evaluation & Coaching

- Observe underground workers to ensure:

- Safe operation of equipment

- Adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

- Proper ground support techniques

- Provide coaching and retraining when unsafe behavior or skill gaps are observed.

- Development of Training Materials

- Help develop or update:

- Training plans and manuals

- SOPs for underground operations

- Toolbox talks and safety meeting materials

- Tailor materials to site conditions (e.g., shaft access, decline entry, ore type).

Qualifications

- 0 years’ experience + Degree and/or

- 5 years’ experience in underground mining operations

- Familiarity with MSHA health and safety regulations and standards

- Demonstrated ability to evaluate health and safety related risks

- Ability to train and coach others on issues relating to health and safety

- Practical application of Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

- Preferred Blue Card Holder and training experience

- Fundamental understanding in Occupational Health

- Analytical skills (ability to collect, analyze information, problem solve, and make decisions)

- Computer literacy (Experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Web-based Data Systems)

- Demonstrated time management skills

- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multi-task

- Ability to develop and implement OHS programs and systems

- Good understanding of mining and associated processes

- Interpersonal, presentation, and training skills

- Collaboration and influencing skills

- Basic first aid and emergency response knowledge

- Proven ability to lead teams

- Strong understanding of safety systems

- Knowledge and application of leadership skills, incident investigation and risk assessment/management

- Strong knowledge of State & Federal regulations

- Good decision-making skills

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable

- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

- An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining

- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless

- Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations

- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer