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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Lead Health & Safety Projects - Red Chris Block Cave

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDease Lake, BC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or an equivalent related discipline.
  • An internationally recognized Health & Safety professional certification, such as CMIOSH, CRSP, CSP, NEBOSH Diploma, Graduate IOSH, or equivalent.
  • Significant experience leading Health, Safety and Risk Management programs within large-scale mining, EPCM, construction, commissioning, or major capital project environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in Project HSE Manager, HSE Superintendent, or equivalent senior leadership positions on projects with large contractor workforces and multiple concurrent work fronts.
  • Proven experience supporting the full project lifecycle, including front-end loading (FEL), mobilization, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and project handover.
  • Demonstrated capability developing, implementing, and assuring project-specific HSE Management Systems aligned with owner, EPCM, contractor, and regulatory requirements.
  • Extensive experience leading contractor assurance programs, contractor prequalification, HSE deliverable reviews, mobilization readiness assessments, and field execution oversight.
  • Advanced knowledge of Critical Risk Management, Fatality Risk Management, Permit to Work Systems, Isolation Management, SIMOPS, Change Management, and Contractor Management processes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations using recognized methodologies such as ICAM, Taproot, Essential Factors, or equivalent root-cause analysis systems.
  • Proven ability to develop and lead workforce readiness, onboarding, training, competency assurance, and verification of competency programs for large project workforces.
  • Demonstrated success managing HSE performance across large multicultural workforces comprising multiple nationalities, contractor organizations, and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong capability in project risk management workshops, construction risk assessments, commissioning risk assessments, and high-risk work planning.
  • Experience working in remote fly-in/fly-out project environments and providing operational and tactical HSE leadership across 24-hour project activities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior HSE leadership across project activities, ensuring effective implementation of the Project HSE Operating System and alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.
  • Lead critical risk management, contractor governance, workforce readiness, mobilization, and assurance programs across multiple concurrent work fronts.
  • Partner with Project Leadership, EPCM teams, and contractors to drive HSE performance, operational discipline, and safe project delivery.
  • Oversee contractor prequalification, mobilization readiness, HSE deliverables, and field execution to ensure effective risk management and compliance.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, organizational learning, and corrective action programs to strengthen project performance.
  • Provide visible field leadership through workplace engagements, critical control verifications, audits, inspections, and coaching interactions.
  • Monitor and communicate HSE performance, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring timely intervention and informed decision-making.
  • Mentor and develop HSE professionals, supervisors, and contractor leaders while building project capability and succession strength.
  • Exercise the authority to intervene in, suspend, or stop work where unacceptable risk exists.
  • Act as the Project HSE Director's delegate when required, providing leadership continuity and supporting strategic initiatives and day-to-day project execution.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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