Job Details

Job Description

The Remote Safety Specialist at Red Dog Mine is responsible for development and implementation of customized training processes and systems for NMS to assure employee health, safety and fitness for duty. This position will primarily be focused on Remote Site Safety support and will also support other aspects of NMS business. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high level of visibility in day-to-day operations in an effort to promote / enhance safety rapport with NMS employees.
• Provide field support to remote camps and facilities.
• Provide oversight and support of tasks with potential impact on the Environment.
• Implements established safety policies and procedures.
• Consults with managers and supervisors regarding the design and use of equipment, shops, fire-prevention and safety programs.
• Assists managers and supervisors in developing and implementing local safety related systems and procedures.
• Inspects or tours organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, unsafe behaviors, recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Conducts studies and job safety analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Assist (lead where appropriate) with the planning and presentation of safety communication meetings.
• Providing guidance on incident and near-miss investigation, recommends corrective action.
• Participates in and assists supervisors in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining other related programs such as the loss control program.
• Providing health and safety regulatory support.
• Developing, reviewing and revising health and safety policies, procedures, programs and handbooks.
• Devises, supervises, coordinates, and delivers various safety training classes, programs, or media.
• Assists supervisors with safety meetings, THA s and PPE hazard assessments.
• Teaches various safety classes on a wide variety of topics throughout the remote camps.
• Supporting various committees as a resource that may exist at varied worksites; such as HSSE Steering Committees.
• Supporting industrial hygiene and health activities via monitoring/testing, safety inspections and auditing, reporting and documentation.
• Identifying, assessing and recommending actions related to health, safety and emergency response issues.
• Knowing and observing safe work practices.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences and exhibitions.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Assists NMS Safety Department in determining OSHA 300 status of incidents.
• Generate and promote ideas to improve HSSE performance.
• Provide assistance in planning and conducting required emergency drills.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or units success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least five (5) years directly related industrial safety experience involving multiple disciplines (maintenance, construction, housekeeping or food services, etc.)
• One or more of these certificates highly desirable: Occupational Safety and Health Technician, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Registered Sanitarian.
• Must have or obtain Food Safety Manager certification, SafeStart/SafeTrack Trainer certification and SIMS Instructor certification.
• A working knowledge of CFR 49 , CFR 29, CFR 40, NFPA, International Fire Code, International Building Code, ASME, ANSI , AKOSH regulations, and basic Industrial hygiene techniques and principles.
• Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook and other similar common software programs
• A valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Preferred Requirements

• An Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35lbs.