Safety Manager

escription:POSITION OVERVIEWManages and leads the safety/ staff in the same goals. Develop training and programs to improve safety performance. Manage the overall site security effort. This position provides the managerial and leadership skills necessary to insure a high degree of safety in the workplace, compliance with all ASARCO, MSHA, and other regulatory programs and policies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for daily management and supervision of the safety staff, workers compensation clerk, clinic staff and security contractor.Determine daily safety/accident report and plan activities with staff.Support General Manager in efforts to provide a compliant, safe and accident-free workplace.Be responsible for all new employee and refresher MSHA training.Insure a safe accident-free workplace, follow and instruct others in following all safe work practices and procedures.Hold and attend safety meetings and otherwise comply with the safety programs.Develop improvement plans for all aspects of the areas and mentor staff members relating to teamwork and succession planning.Set goals for, measure performance and periodically evaluate staff, then prepare summary for further success or improvement as necessary.Interact with and manage the periodic MSHA or other regulatory inspections and compliance including any legal review or appeal.Keep current with changes or additions to MSHA or other regulatory compliance levels.Conduct as needed security functions and review to best protect the plant from loss including theft protection, insurance or other loss protection etc.All else necessary to support the success of the Ray Operations and the company to the fullest extent possible.Coordinate and monitor WC activities, closely track the cost of WC and take action to reduce it.ADDITIONAL DUTIESMonitor workplace compliance programs/policies and counsel employees.Develop SOPs and training programs etc. that are useful and meaningful.Interact with peers within ASARCO and the industry as needed.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESCompetent with Microsoft Office software.Need strong familiarization with safety rules and regulations.Requires the ability to use intuitive skills and manage multiple tasks interacting with environmental, operations, HR and outside agencies.Must have valid driver’s license.Must be willing to do limited travel.Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and work with other managers.ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETYMSHA training certification or ability to get certification required.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED.Engineering/other technical bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider suitable experience level.5-10 years of safety experience in similar job or industry.Preferred 5 years copper industry experience but other management experience may apply.MSHA experience necessary and other mining/mineral processing related work helpful.