MAIN PURPOSE: The Mine Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting Mine site and Mill site leadership with developing and sustaining a safe, secure and healthful workplace for all employees and contractors. The Mine Health & Safety Advisor will support the H&S, mining, milling and geology teams through development, start-up and subsequent operation of the Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill near Marquette, Michigan. Eagle is a near surface high grade nickel copper deposit that will be mined underground by a contractor using long-hole stopping and with ramp access. The mine which is currently under development is located in a pristine forest area 63 miles from the brownfield Humboldt mill where the new concentrator will be built. Ore will be mined at the rate of approximately 2,000 tonnes per day and trucked from the mine using a contract trucking service. The facility is expected to produce 23,000 tons nickel and 20,000 tons of copper metal annually with concentrates shipped to customers by rail.
The facilities are currently under construction and are to be completed during Q3 2014. Commissioning and ramp up will follow and full production is to be achieved at the beginning of the Q1 2015. Approximately $400 million of initial capital remains to be spent. As of now the mine is approximately 80% complete while the concentrator construction is at 15%.
The Mine Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Supervisor Health and Safety in the day to day operational health and safety activities associated with surface and underground mining and exploration activities at Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill sites. The position reports to the Superintendent, Health & Safety and will work closely with the Director of H&S, ERT Captain, Mine Site Manager, Mine Superintendent, Mill Manager, Chief Geologist, Geology Team, Environmental, and Community and Government relations. The position will also provide support to the Superintendent, Health & Safety as required to support Eagle wide and Lundin Mining corporate health and safety initiatives.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
The Mine Health & Safety Advisor will be directly responsible for the following areas of accountability:
- Provides technical guidance to employees and contractors on Eagle Health and Safety Standards as well as MSHA and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance and minimize risk at the mine and mill sites.
- Assists in the development and implementation of MSHA, OSHA and DOT compliant processes and procedures.
- Conducts health and safety specific training for the mine and mill sites and provides technical expertise to support the HR managed training program.
- Provides support to the Supervisor Health & Safety in championing zero harm.
- Participates as a member of the Mine Rescue Team.
- Participates in incident reporting and investigation processes.
- Provides site contractor management support for field activities.
- Provides Eagle-wide and Lundin Mining corporate health and safety support as required.
- Compiles and submits internal health and safety performance reports.
- Coordinates and accompanies all Federal and State Inspectors during compliance inspections.
- Conducts surveys, studies, and audits to support workplace H&S.
- Provides direction and guidance in the development and execution of corrective actions.
- Assists with occupational health and industrial hygiene activities.
- Assists with transportation safety management and DOT compliance.
- Supports the Supervisor Health and Safety with management of Site Security.
ROLE DELIVERABLES:
- Ensures effective implementation of the health and safety program at the Mine and Mill sites
- Completes and submits reports in a timely manner
- Minimizes health and safety risks
- Leads H&S investigations and identifies lessons learned for sharing across the business
- Manages health, safety and emergency services to accepted standards of practice
- Ensures legal compliance of operations
- Provides support and assists with managing and resolving emergency situations
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge
- Contributes to Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill H&S team efforts
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two year degree (AS) in occupational health and safety or other relevant field preferred.
- Five years of occupational health and safety experience in heavy industry or mining required. Mining experience preferred. Must be able to work in an underground mining environment.
- One year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state compliance regulations (e.g. MSHA, OSHA and Hazwoper)
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (required).
- Basic skills in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Excel).
- Experienced in training development and delivery.
- Technical document and report writing skills.
- CSP, CIH or CMSP certification desirable.
