Health & Safety Manager
Reports to: General Manager

About the Opportunity
Our client is building a dedicated Health & Safety department from the ground up, and they need an experienced leader to run it. This is a rare chance to shape a safety program end to end, policies, procedures, training systems, and a culture of proactive risk management across growing, MSHA-regulated operations.

This is a management-level role reporting directly to the General Manager and working alongside the executive leadership team. You'll lead the department and its staff, own MSHA Part 48 compliance, direct incident investigation and root cause analysis, and deliver safety metrics and performance reporting to executive leadership. It's a fit for a hands-on safety leader who's motivated by the chance to build something from day one.

What You'll Do
Program & Policy Development

Build health and safety policies, programs, and SOP libraries from the ground up, and scale them to new projects and sites as operations expand
Establish and maintain the department's operating structure, systems, and reporting cadence in coordination with the General Manager

MSHA Compliance & Inspection Readiness

Own MSHA Part 48 training delivery, tracking, and documentation, and maintain continuous inspection readiness
Serve as the company's primary point of contact during MSHA inspections, manage citation responses, and see corrective actions through to closure

Incident Management

Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis for all safety related events
Track corrective actions to completion and report trends to executive leadership

Site Risk Management

Oversee JSA/JHA programs, PPE programs, and heavy equipment safety standards
Manage site specific hazard controls, including cyanide handling and ADR protocols

Safety Metrics & Reporting

Own TRIR, near-miss reporting, and leading and lagging indicator tracking
Deliver regular safety performance reporting to the executive leadership team

What You Bring
Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or a related field is a plus

Experience

10+ years of safety leadership experience in mining or heavy industrial operations
Demonstrated experience building or substantially developing a safety program from the ground up
Experience with various metal mining processing operations is a plus
Experience managing or mentoring junior safety staff is a plus

Key Skills

In-depth working knowledge of MSHA Part 48 standards and inspection processes
Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) or equivalent safety certification is a plus
Ability to travel to multiple mine locations

Physical Requirements

Ability to traverse rugged, uneven mine site terrain, including inclines and unpaved surfaces
Comfortable working in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and dust
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Comfortable wearing required PPE for extended periods, including respirators when necessary
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a 4WD site vehicle

A Note on Fit
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Contact
Samantha Larson
775-291-3062
Samantha@MRCrecruiting.com