Gouverneur, New York, United States

Health and Safety Coordinator

 Job Description:

Job Title: Health & Safety Coordinator
Location: Gouverneur, NY (within a 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, the Adirondacks, and Lake Placid)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Industry: Mining & Metals
Job Function: Engineering
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Number of Positions: 1

Position Overview

A well-established mining operation based in Gouverneur, NY is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Coordinator. This role will focus on ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance, developing proactive health and safety strategies, and promoting a positive safety culture across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and internal safety procedures.

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies and programs.

  • Deliver and coordinate safety education and training programs.

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

  • Perform safety inspections in underground and surface work environments.

  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

  • Participate in MSHA inspections and respond to regulatory inquiries.

  • Recommend and implement control measures to reduce risk.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSHA and other relevant federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

  • Schedule and track annual physicals and hearing tests.

  • Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly H&S reports.

  • Maintain detailed records of training, inspections, and investigations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reinforce a strong safety-first culture.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a safety-focused role, preferably in the mining or heavy industrial sectors.

  • Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

  • Proficiency in using computers for communication, reporting, and record-keeping.

  • MSHA Trainer Certification preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal in English).

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional employer contribution.

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with low employee contribution.

  • Free vision, dental, and life insurance.

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Note: This position is located in Gouverneur, NY and does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

  Required Skills:

Relocation Safety Regulations Compliance Mining Regulatory Compliance Training Programs Corrective Actions Compensation Communication Skills Insurance Regulations Records Education Preparation Engineering English Training Communication