Safety Representative II - Mine Construction

Overview:

• This position will work in support of our Civil Division on Mining construction Projects in the Southwest.    Monitors one or more specific projects for safety and provides technical assistance to assure that the company's loss control practices are being followed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support to one or more job sites to prevent injury to personnel and damage to plant and equipment.
• Recommends procedures to improve existing safety methods.
• Maintains current knowledge of legal and contractual requirements affecting safety, health, and welfare.
• Supervises the provision and use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Verifies the suitability, from a safety viewpoint, of new or rented equipment.
• Determines potential hazards on new contracts before work starts, the impact it may have on the safety organization and other precautions as required.
• Monitors any changes in safety requirements.
• Verifies that first aid facilities are adequate and properly maintained in the event of an accident.
• Determines the cause of any accident or dangerous occurrence and recommend a means of preventing recurrence.
• Supervises the recording and analysis of information on injuries, damage, and production loss. Assess accident trends and review overall safety performance.
• Assists with safety training employees at all levels.
• Remains current with recommended codes of practice and safety literature. Circulates information applicable to appropriate employees.
• Fosters within the company an understanding that injury prevention and damage control are an integral part of business and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Position requires a safety or engineering degree (emphasis in safety preferred) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have both Mining Safety and Construction safety experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to work effectively with supervisors and craft personnel are also required.