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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