The posting
The Safety Compliance Officer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and health programs at Ray Mine. In partnership with site leadership and operating departments, this role provides technical guidance on regulatory compliance, conducts inspections and investigations, delivers training, and helps identify and control workplace risks. The position exercises sound independent judgment, communicates requirements clearly, and reports to the Ray Mine Safety & Health Manager. The role also supports emergency preparedness and response activities and may be called upon to provide off-shift support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and promote compliance with ASARCO’s Environmental, Safety, and Health Policy and applicable site procedures.
- Provide technical safety and health support for assigned mine areas, projects, and safety management system activities; recommend practical improvements and track corrective actions through completion.
- Interpret applicable federal and state requirements, including MSHA regulations, and advise management and supervision on compliance obligations and risk controls.
- Conduct workplace safety and health inspections, document findings, communicate hazards, and verify that corrective actions are effective.
- Lead or assist with incident and near-miss investigations; gather facts, determine contributing and root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
- Plan, coordinate, deliver, and document regulatory and non-regulatory safety training as assigned, including contractor and task-specific training.
- Accompany and support federal and state regulatory inspections; coordinate timely responses to requests, findings, and required follow-up actions.
- Attend safety, line-out, and operational meetings; communicate safety concerns and help integrate safety requirements into work planning.
- Support emergency preparedness and response, including response-team readiness, drills, incident command coordination, and after-action review, consistent with training and site procedures.
- Assist with industrial hygiene sampling and health hazard recognition, evaluation, and control in coordination with qualified personnel.
- Review safety performance and incident data, maintain accurate records, and prepare clear reports and presentations for appropriate personnel.
- Provide guidance on personal protective equipment, safety devices, and hazard controls; escalate significant or unresolved risks through established channels.
- Coordinate with supervisors, employees, contractors, and other safety personnel to strengthen participation, hazard reporting, and consistent implementation of programs.
- Perform other safety and health duties within the assigned area as needed, including reasonable off-shift on-call support.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible safety and health experience.
- Prior emergency response experience is required. Qualifying experience may include participation in an industrial or mine emergency response team, EMS, fire service, rescue, emergency management, or incident command support.
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain, MSHA Part 48 Instructor approval and maintain instructor status. Ability to develop and deliver New Miner, Experienced Miner, Annual Refresher, and task training in accordance with applicable MSHA requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state MSHA requirements and explain regulatory expectations to supervisors and employees.
- Experience conducting or supporting inspections, incident investigations, safety training, and corrective-action follow-up.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, deliver presentations, and prepare clear technical reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work effectively with people across departments, and exercise sound judgment in a changing operating environment.
- Current and valid driver's license; ability to meet applicable site access and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related field.
- Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) designation.
- Mining or other heavy industrial experience.
- Formal emergency response, incident command, EMS, fire, or rescue training.
Work Environment and Expectations
Work is performed in an active open-pit mine and associated facilities. The position may involve exposure to outdoor weather, industrial equipment, noise, dust, and changing work conditions. The employee must follow site safety rules, use required personal protective equipment, complete applicable MSHA and site training, and remain available for off-shift response support as assigned.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. This description summarizes the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the position; duties may be adjusted to meet operational needs.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
