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Conducts and leads risk management by performing hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and initiates corrective actions and controls for correction. Lead audits of processes and facilities within the underground and surface to ensure not only compliance with Empire State Mines' safety procedures, but also local, state, and federal requirements.

Job Summary: Our client is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Mine Health & Safety Director at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away. Key Skills: Director, Health & Safety, Underground Mining, Mine Rescue, MSHA, Hazard Recognition. Responsibilities: Lead development of strong safety culture. Analyze indicators of Company's health and safety performance. Lead audits of processes and facilities within the underground and surface to ensure not only compliance with Empire State Mines' safety procedures, but also local, state, and federal requirements. Advise management team members on need and opportunity for performance improvements. Assist all team members in developing plans, policies, or procedures necessary to accomplish performance improvements. Conducts and leads risk management by performing hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and initiates corrective actions and controls for correction. Assist in completing incident investigations, determines risk levels, and evaluated root cause. Point of contact for MSHA and manages MSHA mine inspector visits and required documentation. Uses knowledge and experience of federal, state, and local laws and regulations of the industry to evaluate Company rules, policies, and procedures for adherence and to support a safe work environment. Communicate health and safety information and use knowledge and experience to address questions and concerns from employees, managers, and other stakeholders. Other reasonable duties as needed. MUST HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in health and safety field, specific to underground mining required. Experience in leading the development of and maintaining a strong safety culture. Experience in training of techniques and systems of hazard recognition and control. Mine rescue experience. MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM unlimited certification required. Skill in written and verbal communication (in English), critical thinking, data analysis.

Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC

Director - Health and Safety (Mine Health & Safety Director - Underground Mining & Mine Rescue Expertise)

Analysis Skills

Auditing

Corrective Action

Data Analysis

Documentation

English Language

Federal Laws and Regulations

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Mine Management

Mine Safety and Health

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

Performance Management

Policy Development

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Process

Safety/Work Safety

State Laws and Regulations

Underground Mining

Writing Skills

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Must-Have Skills: Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and stay organized. Qualifications: Strong organizational skillsability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Location: Within a 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and world-class skiing at Lake Placid. Montreal and Ottawa are just 2-3 hours away, offering easy access to Canada. Responsibilities: Ensure workplace safety and compliance with MSHA regulations and company procedures. Develop, implement, and refine safety policies, procedures, and programs. Conduct safety training and education for employees. Perform risk assessments to proactively identify hazards. Inspect work environments, both underground and on the surface, for safety compliance. Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions. Accompany MSHA officials during quarterly inspections and other site visits. Evaluate and implement control measures to minimize risk. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSHA regulations and other federal, state, and local safety laws. Schedule and coordinate annual required physicals and hearing tests. Assist with weekly and monthly health & safety reporting. Keep accurate and organized records of training, inspections, investigations, and compliance audits. Collaborate with all departments to promote a strong safety culture. Perform other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications: Strong organizational skillsability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Proficiency in computer-based reporting, tracking, and written communication. Industry experience in mining or occupational safety preferred. MSHA Trainer Certification is an asset but not required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in English (written and verbal). Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Must-Have Skills: Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and stay organized. Strong proficiency in computer-based reporting, tracking, and written documentation. Direct experience in workplace safety and MSHA compliance. Nice-to-Have Skills: Prior industry experience in occupational health & safety. MSHA Trainer Certification.

Health and Safety Coordinator

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Hazard Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Mining Industry

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Record Keeping

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Compliance

Testing

Time Management

Training/Teaching

OTHER

Essential Skills: Knowledge of and experience working with chemicals and hazardous materials, chemical management and inventory of chemicals and equipment; Knowledge of and experience with chemicals hazardous waste management, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DEC and related safety regulations and procedures with respect to chemistry laboratories and stockrooms; Must be able to assess risk and handle emergency situations that can arise in the laboratories; Must be cognizant of chemical laboratory safety issues, chemical purchases and safe storage; Must understand teaching lab solution preparations (e.g. Overview: This position provides critical services for day-to-day operations of the Chemistry Stockroom [a central science stockroom for the Potsdam Hill Campus] at Clarkson University; and support for the department undergraduate teaching labs and research labs of the university.

YEAR

Pay Range:
USD $62,500.00 - USD $62,500.00 /Yr.

Overview:
This position provides critical services for day-to-day operations of the Chemistry Stockroom [a central science stockroom for the Potsdam Hill Campus] at Clarkson University; and support for the department undergraduate teaching labs and research labs of the university. 

Responsibilities:
STOCKROOM OPERATION Operate the stockroom, assisting faculty and students with materials, reagents and small equipment for running their teaching and research laboratories and maintaining the stockroom storage areas. Manage the Chemistry Stockroom budget, purchasing and selling chemicals to the Clarkson community and keeping account balances with monthly credit card reconciliations. Prepare charge cards for research. Organize and maintain MSDS inventory of chemical supplies, safety data sheets (SDSs), reagents and small equipment in the chemistry stockroom and the chemistry teaching labs. Assist faculty and students with information regarding purchasing and vendors for needed products and supplies, as it relates to chemistry supplies and small laboratory equipment. Recruit, train and supervise work-study students in stockroom. Dispose old chemicals, clean and decommission laboratories that have been vacated. Support and assist the department with activities such as marketing/recruitment, open house preparation and outreach. Assist the department with other projects, administrative duties, and initiatives as assigned. INSTRUCTIONAL LAB SUPPORT Maintain chemistry teaching laboratories in a clean, safe and orderly manner to ensure the safety of the instructional labs and working environment.Manage teaching laboratory assets. Prepare student lockers, chemicals, solutions, small equipment and laboratory set-up based on instructor’s course syllabi and instructor recommendations. Examples of small equipment include: pH meters, pipettes, heating mantles, ovens, rotary evaporators, melting point, hot plates, refractometers, water distillation systems. Ensure that experiment set up, chemicals and supplies are ready at least the night before.Check the functioning of hoods, distillers, benches and other small laboratory equipment and submit work orders to Facilities as appropriate.Manage the inventory of reagents, solutions, and laboratory equipment, PPE and assist faculty and instructional staff with materials for running their teaching activities in the chemistry laboratories.Work with the Instrumentation manager to troubleshoot facilities and processing deliveries. SAFETY Coordinate with the Environmental Health & Safety Officer the management of CBS department teaching and research lab hazardous waste per Clarkson University regulations. Prepare hazardous waste containers and documentation, transport hazardous waste to Clarkson’s main accumulation area, and properly store and log hazardous waste in the main accumulation area. Procurement of tax-free ethanol as the Ethanol Inventory Control Officer, documenting sales and maintaining monthly inventory records. Provide services and assist faculty, students and staff with safety-related concerns related to possible hazards of equipment, procedures and chemicals used in the CBS research and teaching laboratories. Storage responsibility for regulated chemicals and biological materials. Manage and maintain accurate chemical inventory and SDSs for chemicals in the Chemistry Stockroom. 

Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Minimal Qualifications B.S. or M.S. (preferred) degree in Chemistry or closely related field.EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience: At least two years wet lab experience with knowledge of typical stockroom operations.Preferred experience: 2-5 five years in a university chemistry stockroom.

Essential Skills:
 Knowledge of and experience working with chemicals and hazardous materials, chemical management and inventory of chemicals and equipment; Knowledge of and experience with chemicals hazardous waste management, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DEC and related safety regulations and procedures with respect to chemistry laboratories and stockrooms; Must be able to assess risk and handle emergency situations that can arise in the laboratories; Must be cognizant of chemical laboratory safety issues, chemical purchases and safe storage; Must understand teaching lab solution preparations (e.g. large-scale solution preparation) and storage; Must be able to communicate and work effectively with little or no supervision; Must be able to multitask, plan and prioritize on a daily basis; Must have strong organizational skills; Knowledge of and experience with small chemical equipment (e.g. pH meters, balances, refractometers, etc.); Proficiency in software and data management tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Google Sheets, etc.); Proficiency with hazard communication and understanding of chemical safety and hazardous waste regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, etc.);

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety:
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.  All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

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