POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Safety Manager oversees all aspects of industrial safety and hygiene at ASARCO LLC, Silver Bell Mining, L.L.C., in a hard rock mining environment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Maintaining records relating to all safety and security activities.

·         Developing, implementing, and overseeing Asarco safety and security procedures and standards of performance that most effectively protects the Company’s assets.

·         Administering the safety and security budget and controlling costs as related to security labor and subcontractor activities.

·         Performing work site inspections, conducting safety audits, developing comprehensive safety audit program.

·         Leading Safety discussions with numerous groups with various safety concerns.

·         Developing comprehensive and more selective (as needed) safety programs for Supervisors.

·         Training and educating all employees with innovative teaching methods.

·         Conducting accident investigations and training Supervisors to do same.

·         Benchmarking Safety programs.

·         Reviewing existing company safety standards, policies, procedures and making needed recommendations.

·         Overseeing contracted security officers, including all related activities, as per the Master Service Agreement.

·         Overseeing on site First Responders Program and EMTs.

·         Coordinating and communicating with outside fire/rescue, security and law enforcement agencies as needed.

·         Overseeing subcontractor activities including janitorial/camera surveillance services and pest control.

·         Performing risk assessments.

·         Facilitating safety meetings, joint management safety committee.

·         Acting as liaison person in matters relating to liability insurance.

·         Reviewing and determining requirements for and purchasing of personal protective equipment, fall protection, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene and other safety related supplies and equipment.

·         Interfacing with regulatory authorities, staff and employees.

·         Being on call for emergencies 24/7/365.

·         Performing additional health and safety activities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Good knowledge of Federal and State mining regulations.

·         Understand and execute corporate policies and procedures regarding safety and security.

·         Ability to work with people, be diplomatic and persuasive, credible and innovative is essential.

·         Strong interpersonal skills in developing consensus building.

·         Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written).

·         Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.

·         Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.

·         Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

·         Ability to create presentations, write reports and correspondence. 

·         Ability to make presentations and speak effectively before groups including employees, supervisors, managers and contractors.

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·         Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

·         Experience with Noise and Air monitoring/measuring tools (desired).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)

·         Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or equivalent work experience desired.

·         8 years of experience in the safety field.

·         MSHA Experienced Miner Certification.

·         MSHA Instructor Certificate.

·         First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

·         Working knowledge of 30 CFR Metal Mining and the Mining Code of the State of Arizona.

·         Prior management of security experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

·         Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator and able to obtain a satisfactory fit test for respirators.

·         Must be able to walk over rough terrain, sit, climb ladders and stairs, squat, kneel for extended periods of time. Work environment is outdoors and indoors, working at extreme temperatures, weather conditions and may be exposed to chemicals and explosives.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.