We Pursue a Higher Standard
We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.
Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.
Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.
Coeur Rochester employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and communicating best practices to support a safe and compliant work environment. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational risks and enhancing health and safety awareness across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and promote health and safety best practices to support operational excellence
- Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on minimizing risks in work processes.
- Conduct and assist with risk assessments to proactively identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards
- Collaborate with teams across departments to raise safety awareness and encourage safe behaviors
- Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions stemming from incident investigations and audits
- Participate in field observations and provide coaching to reinforce safety standards
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and exposure control methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate training and engage diverse teams
- In-depth knowledge of 30 CFR Parts 45, 47, 48, 50, 56, 58, and 62 as they relate to MSHA regulatory compliance
Additional Information:
- Relocation available for certain positions
- Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
- 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
- Flexible schedule
- Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca
- Travel pay for those outside of bus service
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Experience in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and exposure control methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to facilitate training
- In-depth knowledge of 30 CFR Parts 45, 47, 48, 50, 56, 58, and 62 (MSHA regulatory compliance)
What We Do
We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.
