Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will assist with proactively managing the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards, and practices relating to health/safety and environmental objectives in a manner which ensures compliance with State, County and Federal regulations. Drives the operation towards ownership of best practices and behaviors for a secure, safe, and healthy work environment. Golden Queen Mining is committed to high quality safety/environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

This this is a safety sensitive position that reports to the Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and facilitate the implementation of health and safety risk assessment and action plans and safe operating procedures in a manner which meets best practice standards and ensures continuous improvement in the reduction of accident and injury within the mine.
Monitor and report on health/safety and environmental performance of the mine and provide recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
Drive the development of a culture based on ownership and accountability to increase health/safety and environmental awareness.
Work in a collaborative spirit with the leadership team and entire workforce.
Identify, investigate, report, and provide input regarding the causes for safety incidents and identify prevention strategies.
Assist in managing the internal and external audit requirements and make recommendations for improved performance relating to areas of non-compliance.
Provide ongoing training, resources and development for mine personnel relating to best practices in health, safety, and environmental.
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, drug and alcohol policy, environmental and other work site rules, and regulations.
knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
knowledge of California State environmental regulations.
Permitting experience – (Air, water, Land)
Cultural, wildlife, SPCC training
Experience with:

o Toxic Emissions Reporting

o Greenhouse Gas,

o TSCA,

o Tier II,

o Tier III,

o Toxic Reporting Inventory (TRI) - EPCRA Section 313

o State, and Federal Waste,

o Discharge Monitoring,

o SPCC,

o RMP,

o Annual Mercury testing

o Annual State Water Board report

o Quarterly State Water Board report

o Environmental Verification Questioner (EVQ) yearly for EPA ID Number

o Title V compliance monitoring and sampling for State and County

o Hot spots toxic criteria report

o PM10, PM2.5, NOx, SOX

Assist Human Resources with management of employee wellness, workplace illness and injury claims.
Evaluate HSE tracking, and reporting through software used to promote pro-active safety culture.
Participate in workplace activities including inspections, FRAs, JHAs, Safety Meetings, Incident Investigations, and risk management facilitation.

Requirements

Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Health and Safety Management or Environmental management.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in mining/heavy industry.
Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team building skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse workforce
Knowledge and understanding of safety and environment standards pertaining to State of California.

Salary Description

$77,126 - $115,690 annually

Golden Queen Mining Company

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