About This Role
This role leads the continuous enhancement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for multiple mining and service sites. The manager acts as the primary EHS authority, driving compliance, mitigating risks, and integrating safety as a fundamental business value. This position provides hands-on EHS leadership, partners closely with operational teams, and helps drive a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate can balance strategic leadership with being visible in the field, build strong relationships across the organization, mentor EHS employees, and effectively lead EHS initiatives in an operational environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs that align with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements, to meet or exceed compliance standards
- Partner closely with regional and site leadership to embed EHS considerations into operational planning and decision-making processes
- Oversee risk management through detailed site inspections, hazard identification, safety audits, and corrective action follow-ups to promote a safe working environment
- Lead in-depth incident investigations and root cause analyses, championing lessons learned to prevent recurrence and continuously improve safety performance
- Design and deliver impactful, role-specific training programs targeted at various workforce segments, including supervisors, technicians, and contractors, enhancing safety competence and awareness
- Manage and monitor contractor safety compliance, establishing clear expectations and fostering cooperative relationships to maintain high safety standards at customer sites
- Collaborate with Human Resources to support employee wellness initiatives, including workers' compensation management and return-to-work programs, thus promoting overall workforce health and retention
- Oversee environmental compliance related to hazardous materials, waste management, stormwater, and spill prevention, striving to minimize environmental impact
- Provide expertise on occupational health matters such as industrial hygiene, hazard assessments, and ergonomics to foster a safe and health-conscious workplace culture
- Lead preparedness efforts for emergencies and business continuity, ensuring robust plans and team readiness across sites
- Coordinate and lead internal and external EHS audits, including customer and ISO certification audits, responding promptly to findings and fostering continuous improvement driven by audit results
- Develop, monitor, and report on key EHS performance metrics to regional and corporate leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with mine site stakeholders to align EHS objectives closely with operational goals and customer expectations
