Project Safety Officer

Industrial Metalwork Inc. is a mining maintenance company based out of Tumbler Ridge, BC.

MUST be located in Canada.

You are an experienced Project Safety Coordinator/ Officer with over 5 years' experience in the mining, Plant Maintenance or Construction industry. As the Project Safety Officer, you are responsible for field leadership and delivery of the Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the project level.

You will be responsible to assist project teams in the day-to-day operations by influencing, developing and implementing project safety plans to help achieve the corporate goal of zero incidents.

Join the Industrial Metalwork Tumbler Ridge, BC Team today

Responsibilities

• Works under the day to day direction of the project superintendent and Corporate Safety Manager to verify the project is properly and effectively implementing IMW's Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&E) standards
• Conducting and documenting inspections to verify compliance with corporate policies and health and safety regulations hazards
• Identifies corrective action to be taken when unsafe acts are identified during an inspection process; assists in resolving any issues of non-compliance; and provides education to supervisors, sub-contractors, and project site personnel in matters of health and safety
• Participates and supports project staff and contractors in conducting effective incident investigations that identify underlying causes and effective corrective measures
• Ensures all required HS&E documentation (subcontractor documentation, health and safety inspections, audits, daily hazard assessments, toolbox talks and safe work procedures and meeting minutes) are effectively organized and copies are shared with the appropriate groups
• Reviews incident reports, monthly statistics, inspection reports and can identify undesirable trends and provide appropriate recommendations
• Works with the project team on the development/implementation of project specific safety plans, job hazard assessments and safe work procedures
• Chairs and participates in Industrial Metalwork's tool box and project joint health and safety committee
• Acts as a coach and mentor for project staff and contractors by assisting in resolving any issues of non-compliance; and provides education to supervisors, contractors, and project site personnel in matters of health and safety and to promote IMW's safety culture
• Acts as a resource to project staff in IMW health, safety and environmental protection processes and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of, and provides consultative advice to project site personnel on, the interpretation of local and provincial regulations as they relate to both public and work-site safety
• Assists and supports the implementation of the health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with IMW and regulatory requirements
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with management, project team members, contractors, public and regulatory officers
• Maintain fleet and equipment maintenance tracking and program
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the project superintendent

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant health and safety experience
• Possession of BC Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or National Construction Safety Officer designation (NCSO) (Asset)
• Possession or pursuit of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or other professional HS&E designation is desired, but not required
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Workhub
• Thorough knowledge of local government health and safety acts, policies, regulations, codes and practices
• Working level of understanding of basic HS&E functions; such as, Confined Space, Working from Heights, Hot Work and Incident investigations
• Strong knowledge of Mining and Plant construction practices, techniques and equipment
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to HS&E issues, make timely decisions under pressure within the bounds of IMW HS&E program and in a respectful manner
• Have a competent level of communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate and function effectively within a team environment
• Ability to support operations staff and project safety coordinators to set, articulate, achieve challenging goals and pursues these matters with drive and urgency
• Have practical leadership skills to build relationships and motivate and operational and HS&E teams

Work Conditions

• Ability to physically traverse uneven ground and heights, climb ladders/stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Outdoor and indoor setting
• Benefits provided by IMW after 3 months of employment

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Shift Available: 2 week on 2 week off – Flights Available to suitable individual

Industrial Metalwork Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional

• Must be located in CANADA preferred local to NE BC.
• Must have flexible work hours
• Current shift 14 days on 14 days off
• Accommodations provided
• Must have valid driver's license and clean abstract

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tumbler Ridge, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must be located in Canada
• How many years of safety experience do you have?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person