OHST Coordinator

The OHST Coordinator reports to the OHST Superintendent and the primary role is to develop and maintain effective safety, health and training programs, providing prescribed MSHA/ OSHA training, ensuring a high standard of recordkeeping, and monitoring workplace safety through regular inspections within the OHST Department.

Specific Departmental Requirements

Compliance & Administration:

• Ensures all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA/OSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.


• Assists with development and maintenance of safety and health standards in compliance with company, OSHA, MSHA, regulations, and appropriate risk procedures to protect the assets of the company.


• Conducts regular safety and equipment inspections of work sites and informs supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions, and possible safety and health hazards. 


• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.


• Coordinates with and accompanies inspectors as they audit the operation from a safety and health perspective. 


• Assist regulatory agencies and government representatives during inspections, audits, and investigations, ensuring timely provision of information and documentation while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies. 


• Represent the Company during regulatory visits, ensuring compliance while protecting the Company's legal, operational, and commercial interests.


• Coordinates safety and health issues and reports. 


• Maintains a close relationship with governmental regulatory agencies. 


• Implements and ensures compliance with new rules and regulations. 


• Follows up on recommendations and informs employees of work method changes.

Training:

• Develops, implements, coordinates, delivers, and continuously evaluates occupational health and safety training and development programs to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards, and Northern Star policies and procedures. 


• Plans, facilitates, and delivers mandatory MSHA training, site-specific inductions, annual refresher training, and other health and safety education programs to employees, contractors, and visitors as required. 


• Assists in the planning, facilitation, and review of workplace risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and the implementation of effective risk control measures to reduce workplace injuries and occupational health risks. 


• Supports the management of workplace incidents through timely response, investigation, root cause analysis, reporting, corrective development, and follow-up to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. 


• Prepares comprehensive incident investigation reports and monitors corrective actions to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively and within agreed timeframes. 


• Participates as an active member of the site's Emergency Management Team, responding to medical, hazardous materials, rescue, environmental, and other emergency incidents in accordance with established emergency response procedures. 


• Assists with the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of emergency response training exercises, mock emergency scenarios, and competency assessments to maintain the operational readiness of emergency response personnel. 


• Supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of emergency management systems, procedures, emergency equipment, and response capabilities to ensure site preparedness for a broad range of emergency situations. 


• Works collaboratively with operational leaders, supervisors, contractors, and employees to promote a proactive safety culture through education, coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on risk reduction and regulatory compliance. 


• Provides technical advice and guidance on occupational health, emergency preparedness, incident management, and regulatory compliance to support safe and efficient mining operations

Industrial Hygiene & Hazardous Materials:

• Develops and maintains industrial hygiene programs to identify and control workplace health hazards. 


• Conducts exposure monitoring and recommends appropriate control measures. 


• Prepares industrial hygiene reports and advises management on performance and compliance.

Support:

• Provides operational support to the Physician’s Assistant and Site Security functions as required. 


• Assists departments with contractor management, site inductions, and safety compliance. 


• Supports regulatory compliance and the effective implementation of site health, safety, and security procedures. 


• Collaborates with operational departments to promote a safe, secure, and compliant workplace. 

Other:

• Other duties as required.