Senior Safety Specialist

Position Description:

Maaden Barrick Copper Company is seeking to recruit a Senior Safety Specialist to join and grow our team. This role is essential for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will be experienced in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and safety training, and will foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Safety Program Development: Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety programs, policies, and procedures to promote a safe working environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards relevant to the industry, ensuring compliance and adapting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct thorough risk assessments of workplace environments, processes, and equipment to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Safety Training: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, covering topics such as hazard recognition, emergency response, and safety protocols.
• Safety Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Safety Culture Promotion: Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization by engaging employees, fostering open communication, and recognizing and rewarding safe behaviors.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, emergency contact lists, and crisis communication protocols.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze safety data, including incident reports, near misses, and safety performance metrics, to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, human resources, and environmental health and safety (EHS) departments, to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of the organization’s operations.
   

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety-related role, with progressive responsibility.
• Professional certification in safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Health and Safety Technician) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and standards, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and safety management software.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading safety initiatives and driving cultural change within an organization.
   

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

ABOUT US

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.