Specialist, Safety

Job No: GEM10
Location: Goldfield

  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Goldfield District Project
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive annual salary, plus excellent benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

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About the Goldfield District Project

Located on the Walker Lane trend in Esmeralda County, Nevada, about 30 miles south of Tonopah, the Goldfield District Project can be accessed via U.S. Highway 95 from Las Vegas or Reno. This project is conventional open-pit, heap leach project in a prolific mining jurisdiction that provides substantial upside potential.

Goldfield District Project promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Specialist, Safety to join our Goldfield Project team located in Goldfield, Nevada.  

Reporting to the Superintendent, Safety and Security, the Specialist, Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. This role involves identifying hazards, conducting safety inspections and training, investigating incidents, and promoting a culture of safety to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support a safe and compliant work environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and implement training material and programs, including, but not limited to new employee onboarding, MSHA annual refresher training, contractor hazard training, and permit to work programs. 
  • Implement and monitor safety best practices among team members and collaborate with departmental managers to ensure effective implementation.
  • Draw on your technical and professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
  • Integrate business information, compare, analyze & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision-making purposes.
  • Support site leadership in executing Company and regulatory safety initiatives, including the Work Safe Home Safe practices.
  • Achieve key performance indicators and collaborate with the site to maintain alignment with company vision.
  • Be visible to the Goldfield workforce and follow up on their safety concerns with the Goldfield Leadership Team.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and safe practices are understood and followed 
  • May be assigned other duties as required. 

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • High school diploma with a minimum of 1 year of health and safety experience, and at least 2 years in mining or a similar construction field.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Track record focused on safety implementations and management.
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
  • Must be a positive, proactive, dedicated team participant.
  • Must possess critical thinking skills; ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • First Aid or EMT certified instructor or the ability to gain certification.
  • MSHA blue card instructor is preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively, while also possessing knowledge of MSHA regulatory requirements. 
  • Professional health and safety certification preferred.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Goldfield District Project team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD
  • Company-sponsored 401k with Company match 
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Annual Incentive Bonus 
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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