Project Health and Safety Advisor

Requisition ID: 101016 

Job Category: Mining 

Location: Reno, NV, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered deisgn to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically. 

Hatch is seeking a Site Health and Safety Advisor. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and strive for excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to project personnel on all health and safety issues to achieve the goal of ‘no harm’ during the project
Promoting a culture where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised
Together with project and construction management, develop and implement the project health and safety policy, safety management plan and standards. Ensure it is aligned with the Hatch safety management system and delivery approach
Ensure inclusion of health and safety in preparation of Safety Management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans, definitions of objectives and project kickoff   
Ensure the delivery and rollout of Working Together Safely (WTS), Values Driven Safety (VDS) Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), and Construction Safety Leadership Program (CSLP) on projects
Aid in all precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects in relation to health and safety requirements and expectations
Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and safe operating procedures before work commences
Manage and ensure the compilation of the project Legal Register
Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate throughout the project
Compile project specific health and safety set up documentation aligned with the Hatch corporate health and safety folders
Lead and facilitate the project hazard analysis and risk assessment process across all project disciplines
Ensure the implementation and support of behavior-based health and safety, Working Together Safely (WTS) and the Hatch safety information management system on the project
Lead and participate in project incident investigations and reporting
Measure implementation of corrective actions from incident investigations
Develop, implement and coordinate the process of health and safety reporting on the project
Develop, implement and coordinate incident reporting, analysis and statistical returns for the project
Ensure project health and safety indicators and reviews are planned, implemented and reported
Coordinate and submit project weekly health and safety leading indicator and information reports
Prepare, implement and review project emergency response plans
Implement and manage the project audit program for Hatch and all contractors
Measure compliance with project rules, safety management plans and health and safety procedures
Perform duties as stipulated in the Safety Management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans
Ensure performance, assessment, training and development for project health and safety staff
Manage the identification of health and safety training needs for personnel, including project staff and contractors
Implement a project health and safety training program based on needs analysis
Provide and assist with application of workplace, health and safety systems support and procedures for use by staff
Ensure appointments of key project health and safety staff and contractors
Assign health and safety staff to work and contribute to workforce planning initiatives
Manage project health and safety staff to achieve project targets
Recruit and induct project health and safety staff
Provide workers with compensation and rehabilitation support, advice and manage the process
 

Qualifications and Experience:

10 years of experience in health and safety, with at least five years on-site experience on major construction projects
Experienced working with MSHA Regulations on USA Mine sites
Excellent interpersonal skills
A high level of computer skills
A high level of organizational skills
A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance
Ability to lead and motivate on site project teams in health and safety
Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization
Formal health and safety qualifications

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.