​Safety Coordinator

Summary / Objective

With our client in beautiful Southern Utah, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. As our Safety Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind cultivating a proactive safety culture across our mining and processing operations. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company protocols. You’ll champion safety innovation, employee education, and emergency readiness in a complex and fast-paced mining/industrial environment.

Essential Functions

Safety Program Leadership

·      Design and execute site-wide safety programs aligned with MSHA and OSHA regulations.

·      Lead risk assessments, JSAs, and hazard mitigation strategies across all facilities.

·      Continuously adapt and refine protocols in response to operational or regulatory changes.

Training & Safety Education

·      Deliver engaging MSHA-compliant training and onboarding sessions for employees, contractors, and visitors.

·      Promote proper use of PPE and site-specific safety behaviors.

·      Create and distribute safety content including toolbox talks, bulletins, and internal communications.

Audits, Inspections & Investigations

·      Conduct regular inspections across all departments

·      Investigate incidents thoroughly, document root causes, and implement corrective actions.

·      Maintain thorough, audit-ready records of safety activities and outcomes.

Compliance & Reporting

·      Ensure full adherence to MSHA, OSHA, and internal standards.

·      Draft timely and detailed safety reports.

·      Coordinate and communicate with external regulators during inspections and audits.

Emergency Preparedness

·      Develop, test, and maintain emergency response procedures (evacuation, spill containment, etc.).

·      Lead drills and build a strong, well-trained Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Resource & Equipment Oversight

·      Maintain and manage safety gear, PPE, and emergency equipment.

·      Conduct regular checks of eyewash stations, extinguishers, fall protection systems, and emergency comms.

Qualifications

Required:

·      Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 1 year of direct safety experience in an industrial or mining setting.

Preferred:

·      MSHA Blue Card certification

·      Recognized achievements in safety leadership or innovation