Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Promote activities designed to maintain and to improve safety awareness throughout the mine property. Support implementation of policies and procedures under the Health & Safety program. Assist in safety audits under the Kinross Gold Corporation Environmental and Health and Safety Management System.

Essential Functions

• Assist in establishing goals and objectives regarding the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs.
• Actively develop, promote, and participate in company safety programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an emergency preparedness policy and procedure.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the site MSHA training.
• Provide information to supervisors and employees regarding safe operating procedures.
• Participate in Health & Safety audits and facilitate implementation of audit recommendations.
• Inspect work areas regularly in all departments and solicit ideas from employees regarding safety issues. Discuss areas of concern with employees and the supervisor of the areas concerned. Take immediate action on issues which could jeopardize personal safety or which could cause significant loss of capital resources.
• Coordinate with department heads the communication of injuries and incident statistics.
• Establish and maintain good relations with peers, supervisors and employees and promote positive attitudes, safe work practices and adherence to safe work standards. Lead by example, provide guidance and motivate employees to work safely.
• Keep skills and knowledge up-to-date: regarding program administration of working at heights.
• Maintain accurate records, files and reports.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Demonstrate professionalism and represent the company philosophy and goals.
• Participate in departmental safety meeting and lead meetings when requested.
• Assist in developing and updating written standards and procedures.
• Ensure that the appropriate safety notices are posted in strategic locations.
• Participate and assist supervisory personnel and / or follow-up on all accident / incident investigations, planned inspections and reports as per company policy to ensure that basic and root causes are determined and actions to prevent recurrence are completed.
• Participate or represent company during MSHA interactions. Coordinate abatement of any citation and complete the proper reports.
• Available for weekend callout roster.
• Available to respond to medical facility or mine site in an emergency.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory/leadership experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Completion of technical courses related to safety may be requested. EMT, CAOHC, RSO, and other applicable certifications preferred.
• Good working knowledge and skill with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with others in a team environment, and as a member of the management team.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Health, Safety & Environmental Requirements

•    Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
•    Have a strong commitment to safe working practices. 
•    Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment. 
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
•    Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.