Regional Safety Support Specialist – Mining

Regional Safety Support Specialist
Reports to: Director of Safety – Turner Mining Group

Job Description:
The Regional Safety Support Specialist is responsible for assisting with development,
implementation, and oversight of our comprehensive safety program, ensuring compliance with
all applicable regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of safe operation within the
organization. The Regional Safety Support Specialist provides support and guidance for the
sites while influencing employees to create safety ownership across all levels of the
organization. The successful candidate must live the values and be an outward example to
others. (An eye for Safety, and Attitude for Excellence, a mind for innovation, and a heart for
people)

Objectives and Contributions:
The Regional Safety Support Specialist is focused on key aspects that drive wholistic safety
ownership at a personal level. Many safety programs follow rigid requirements that are
designed to “think” for the employees. At Turner, we want to think outside the box. The key to
a successful safety program is employee engagement, participation, and buy in.

• Work directly with site leadership to ensure consistent use of systems, programs, and
  processes.
• Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard
  identification and control (Critical)
• Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common
  goals
• Conduct and assist in managing Hearing Conservation testing under CAOHC
  Certification
• Conduct and assist in managing Industrial Hygiene testing focused primarily on noise
  and dust exposure.
• Assist with MSHA regulatory training and verify compliance to standards.
• Live the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process
• Audit sites while focusing on conditions and behaviors that reflect our desire to be the
  best in the business.
• Assist in problem-solving including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and
  corrective action development.
• Learn and assist with key performance indicators, company targets, and progress
  reporting.
• Assist with and lead crew / supervision development opportunities.
• Assist with client specific safety needs as required.
• Support risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization including field
  level risk, project-based risk, and organizational risk management.
• Culture and Communication:- Foster excitement throughout the organization by taking safety to new heights through
  cutting edge ideas and tactics.
• Assist with site milestone recognition programs.
• Assist with site communication programs and processes to ensure timely, specific, and
  value-added information.
• Partner with site and project leaders to identify areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement processes to reduce and eliminate repeat incidents
• Assist site leaders with quality safety toolbox talks
• Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting.
• Be visible with site leadership and crews. Spend time with Operations, Maintenance, and
  Site Supervision to build relationships and develop trust.

Systems:

• Support safety documentation platforms including files, incident reporting, and
  regulatory required systems.
• Support incident tracking processes.
• Ensure consistent use of root cause methodology
• Implementation and use of risk analysis tools evaluating business processes and task-
  based risks

Processes:

• Assist with leading and lagging indicators across the sites.
• Work with leaders to develop ideas and improvement opportunities
• Participate and support new project kick off requirements as well as closing other sites /
  projects.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in safety management,
  and recommend updates to company policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist in writing and updating policies / procedures / and work instructions using
  professional writing language.

Time and Interactions:

• Site visits are key to developing relationships with key stakeholders. Time at sites will
  vary depending on needs and improvement activities.
• This role is designed to be primarily travel based, visiting sites each month. The
  successful candidate will be self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a
  team and to influence improvement.
• Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site-based personnel in the loop of
  successes, challenges, and any additional support that may be required. Building
  credibility is key with the sites and supporting their safety needs.

Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Understanding of OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements – Blue Card certification
  preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or equivalent required
• 3-8 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred
• Working knowledge of safety systems and processes
• Proficiency in written presentations and processes- Appropriate attention to detail required
• Strong morals and values required
• The successful candidate must be passionate about their role and the success of Turner