Introduction

Brunel is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to support a major mining Client in Arizona. This position will play a key role in maintaining safe work practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting operational teams across site activities.

What are you going to do

The successful candidate will oversee Health & Safety programs, conduct field inspections and investigations, support audits, and help drive continuous improvement across the site's Health & Safety Management System (HSMS).

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) complies with Client standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Conduct audits of processes, facilities, and work areas to identify safety risks and ensure compliance.
  • Support production and maintenance teams by providing Health & Safety guidance during planning activities.
  • Lead hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and corrective action processes.
  • Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and recommend preventative measures.
  • Manage Health & Safety projects and initiatives across site operations.
  • Coordinate and manage MSHA, OSHA, and State Mine Inspector visits.
  • Address potential violations and ensure all required documentation is completed correctly.
  • Inspect field activities and ensure safe work practices are being followed.
  • Apply knowledge of safety regulations, policies, and procedures to support safe production operations.
  • Present Health & Safety information to employees, supervisors, and management teams.
  • Respond to Health & Safety concerns from employees and stakeholders.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Job Scope

Nature of Work

  • Works on complex Health & Safety issues and helps implement practical solutions.
  • May delegate routine tasks while managing higher-level responsibilities.

Interaction Level

  • Collaborates closely with operational teams, peers, contractors, and external inspectors.

Autonomy

  • Works with moderate supervision.
  • Has flexibility to set priorities, timelines, and objectives that may impact departments or work groups.

Budget Responsibilities

  • Assists with budget preparation and cost monitoring for Health & Safety activities.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • May supervise personnel depending on site requirements.
  • Expected to manage projects, programs, and day-to-day business decisions independently.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

  • High School Diploma or GED + 7 years of Health & Safety experience
  • Associate's Degree + 5 years of Health & Safety experience
  • Bachelor's Degree + 3 years of Health & Safety experience
  • Master's Degree + 1 year of Health & Safety experience

Additional experience leading personnel, projects, or site safety initiatives is strongly preferred.

Closing: June 27, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-288357

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Angus McIlwraith

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