Safety Coordinator

Administration Florence Copper, Arizona


Description

Position at Florence Copper

Overview: The Safety Coordinator is responsible for establishing a safe working environment and ensuring the site is in compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.   
 
Responsibilities: 
•    Audit health and safety processes and inspect facilities within area(s) of responsibility to ensure compliance with Florence Copper requirements, as well as with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. 
•    Manage OSHA and State Mine Inspector visits, evaluate field activities, address potential violations with Inspectors, and ensure documentation of all potential violations are completed as required.
•    Develop processes necessary to continually improve the safety of workers at Florence Copper. 
•    Conduct risk assessments to identify and control exposures to workplace hazards.
•    Lead all health and safety training on site and maintain accurate records of employee training. 
•    Calculate pertinent OSHA site statistics and ensure all regulatory reporting is accomplished.  
•    Lead the investigation of all accidents, near misses, and injuries, and tracking implementation of preventive/corrective actions. 
•    Assists in monitoring site contractors for compliance with contract health and safety requirements.
•    Report incidents and injuries in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company policies.  
•    Present information and respond to health and safety questions or concerns from employees, contractors, managers, and the general public.
•    Conduct safety orientations, visit work sites, and distribute literature to implement and promote health and safety policies and procedures.
•    Evaluate safety training annually to ensure presentation materials are pertinent, meet regulatory requirements, and are presented in a professional manner.
•    Oversee the development of new safety training programs and draft Standard Operating Procedures.  
•    Accomplish special projects as assigned. 
 
Experience: 
•    Three (3) to Five (5) years of Health & Safety Experience under OSHA regulations (preferably in mineral processing, facility operations, and general construction).
•    Strong leadership abilities, communication skills, and ability to lead training sessions. 
•    Work effectively and respond quickly under high pressure situations. 
•    Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
•    Additional wellfield or water treatment experience is a plus.
•    Up -to-date OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition training.
•    Proficient with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. 
  
Work Environment:
•    This position will include office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
•    Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper’s site safety program