Manager, Health and Safety - Beatty, NV

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

 The primary purpose of the role is to develop, implement, and manage occupational safety, health, & security policies, procedures, and behavior-based safety, health, & security programs that enable all stakeholders to return home safe and healthy every day from AGA’s mines and facilities.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·        Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

·        Ensure all HSS processes and procedures are implemented and standardize across Nevada.

·        Maintain accurate records of all necessary training and licensing to function as a signing authority on all S&H matters.

·        Maintain files and records and produce reports that are compliant with federal and state safety and health regulations.

·        Promote visible felt leadership by all levels of the organization.

·        Promote S&H self-leadership and reinforce an individual’s stop work authority within all levels of the organization.

·        Promote behavior-based programs founded on positive reinforcement of safe behaviors and correction of unsafe behaviors.

·        Develop both a formal risk assessment and a field risk assessment program.

·        Develop, monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement.

·        Develop, maintain, and update emergency response plans are up to date, and drills are conducted regularly.

·        Responsible to develop, implement and monitor a MSHA new miner training program including site specific safety and health orientations for Nevada Projects.

·        Develop promotional materials to educate all stakeholders in S&H aspects and continuously update and improve as safety protocols evolve.

·        Develop and maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.

·        Develop a Safety Management Information System (SMIS) to track regulatory compliance and facilitate incident trending and identification existing and emerging risks and root causes.

·        Provide S&H leadership training, hazard identification and recognition training, unplanned events training to all levels of the organization and across all functional groups.

·        Provide safety and health, incident prevention and investigation training including root cause analysis for managers and supervisors.

·        Provide hazardous material/right to know training and develop a Material Safety Data management system.

·        Provide site specific training for contractors and monitor their compliance with Company policies and regulations.

·        Provide industrial hygiene monitoring programs for chemicals, air, water, noise, heat.

·        Assist area managers with inspections of ventilation and exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.

·        Assist area managers with inspections to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.

·        Assist area managers with inspections of the workplace to assure safe and healthful conditions and to identify controls for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.

·        Performs other duties as required including “on-call” support.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.

·        Certified MSHA instructor status a plus.

·        Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) designation is preferred.

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

·        Minimum ten (10) years in a H&S leadership role within the US mining industry preferably in Nevada

·        Strong background in behavior-based safety theory

·        In-depth knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety best practices.

·        Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

·        Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Excellent training and presentation skills 

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:

·        Record of achieving best-in-class MSHA Total Recordable Incident Frequency rates at large open pit mines.

·        Establishes clear performance metrics and holds team members accountable.

·        Active listening and conflict resolution skills to promote team harmony.

·        Strong interpersonal, communication and motivating skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        General understanding of gold mining and processing engineering principles, practices, and associated risks.

·        Ability to analyze incident statistics for trends to allow proactive mitigation of root cause.

·        Broad range of leadership, managerial and technical skills relevant to small scale surface mining.

·        Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Maintain confidentiality regarding all safety-related incidents, employee records, compliance documents and others as required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically 4 days (10hr) on 4 days off with a Monday to Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday schedule. As per operational requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Per operational requirements.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary Range $140,000 - $160,000

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.