Director - Health and Safety - Switch4 LLC : Job Details

Title: Director - Health and Safety Location: Gouverneur, NY Job Type: FTE/Permanent Job Description: We are currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Mine Health & Safety Director at an underground Zinc operation. Responsibilities:

• Lead development of a strong safety culture.
• Analyze indicators of the company's health and safety performance.
• Lead audits of processes and facilities within underground and surface areas to ensure compliance with company safety procedures as well as local, state, and federal requirements.
• Advise management on performance improvements and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Assist team members in developing plans, policies, or procedures necessary for performance improvements.
• Conduct risk management by performing hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and initiating corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine risk levels, and evaluate root causes.
• Act as the point of contact for mine safety inspections and manage required documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and policies to support a safe work environment.
• Communicate health and safety information and address questions or concerns from employees and management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the health and safety field, specifically in underground mining.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Experience in hazard recognition and control training systems.
• Mine rescue experience.
• MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM unlimited certification required.