Safety Manager

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Manages and leads the safety/ staff in the same goals. Develop training and programs to improve safety performance. Manage the overall site security effort. This position provides the managerial and leadership skills necessary to insure a high degree of safety in the workplace, compliance with all ASARCO, MSHA, and other regulatory programs and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for daily management and supervision of the safety staff, workers compensation clerk, clinic staff and security contractor.
• Determine daily safety/accident report and plan activities with staff.
• Support General Manager in efforts to provide a compliant, safe and accident-free workplace.
• Be responsible for all new employee and refresher MSHA training.
• Insure a safe accident-free workplace, follow and instruct others in following all safe work practices and procedures.
• Hold and attend safety meetings and otherwise comply with the safety programs.
• Develop improvement plans for all aspects of the areas and mentor staff members relating to teamwork and succession planning.
• Set goals for, measure performance and periodically evaluate staff, then prepare summary for further success or improvement as necessary.
• Interact with and manage the periodic MSHA or other regulatory inspections and compliance including any legal review or appeal.
• Keep current with changes or additions to MSHA or other regulatory compliance levels.
• Conduct as needed security functions and review to best protect the plant from loss including theft protection, insurance or other loss protection etc.
• All else necessary to support the success of the Ray Operations and the company to the fullest extent possible.
• Coordinate and monitor WC activities, closely track the cost of WC and take action to reduce it.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Monitor workplace compliance programs/policies and counsel employees.
• Develop SOPs and training programs etc. that are useful and meaningful.
• Interact with peers within ASARCO and the industry as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Competent with Microsoft Office software.
• Need strong familiarization with safety rules and regulations.
• Requires the ability to use intuitive skills and manage multiple tasks interacting with environmental, operations, HR and outside agencies.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to do limited travel.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and work with other managers.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• MSHA training certification or ability to get certification required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Engineering/other technical bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider suitable experience level.
• 5-10 years of safety experience in similar job or industry.
• Preferred 5 years copper industry experience but other management experience may apply.
• MSHA experience necessary and other mining/mineral processing related work helpful.