Responsible for implementing and executing the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) plan, providing SH&E support for FMI Safford Mine, Morenci Mine, Sulphur Transportation Operation, and meeting site-specific SH&E strategy requirements.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) 
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services leave

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the Operation Manager and Supervisors to implement all safety-related portions of Savage’s S7 System.
• Development and delivery of procedural and regulatory training. Regularly track and report training completion in addition to scheduling as needed.
• Support execution of customer’s operating requirements, specifically MSHA requirements.
• Establish a proactive SH&E process toward incident prevention.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Team Members follow proper safety rules, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable regulatory bodies, including OSHA, MSHA, FRA, DOT, and EPA.
• Interface with key customer SH&E and operations contacts and assist operations in implementing and executing customer-driven programs or emphasis areas (including regular involvement with the Mine’s Contractor Safety Team).
• Steward the Lead Safety Specialist and Safety Specialist program for Safford Transportation and Transloading Operations.
• Ensure incidents are properly reported to internal and external parties.
• Lead Savage team on internal and customer safety audits.
• Lead the root cause investigation process to completion while ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented to avoid repeat events.
• Routinely spend time in the field with front-line Team Members and observe field activities.
• Track leading indicators to address trends at the Safford Maintenance Office, Morenci Mine, and Safford Mine.
• Support Operations Leaders during incidents by responding as needed and completing Hazard Assessments before Non-Routine tasks involving Savage Team Members.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of safety, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT
• Experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to analyze situations and data to make sound decisions
• Training experience preferred
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken; excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Impeccable character
• Detail-oriented and self-starter, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Sets the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance
• Excellent people skills – good listener and communicator, both written and oral
• Responds well to high-pressure situations
• Has “Ownership” spirit
• Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect
• Embraces and teaches company culture
• Valid State Driver's License

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience working in the Transportation or Mine Operations.
• 3+ years’ experience working in an industrial setting with Transportation Equipment or Mines.
• Hold a safety certification recognized by an accredited organization or be able to obtain certification within the first 12 months. Examples include ASP, SMS, OHST, or CET.

Physical Requirements: 

• 10% travel required
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs
• Ability to work at waist level or below
• Ability to work indoors in an office environment, as well as outdoors in changing weather conditions 
• Willing to always wear appropriate PPE when needed and set an example
• #IND1

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice  
• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.