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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Safety Specialist I to support implementation of site safety and health programs at an operating mine in Imlay, NV. Under regular guidance from senior safety staff, you will help maintain safe working conditions through inspections, recordkeeping, training support, incident support, and contractor guidance.

• Promote a strong safety culture and participate in site safety initiatives, meetings, toolbox talks, and field activities.
• Conduct routine workplace observations, inspections, and audits using established checklists; document findings and communicate hazards promptly.
• Assist with corrective-action entry, tracking, follow-up, and verification in the safety management system.
• Support incident and near-miss reporting: collect evidence, assist with interviews, document findings, and help coordinate follow-up under senior direction.
• Help prepare and deliver safety meetings, orientations, and refresher training within approved qualifications.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records for inspections, training, incidents, regulatory activities, and safety performance metrics.
• Provide basic guidance to employees and contractors on site procedures; escalate complex compliance questions to senior staff.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, drills, inventories, and readiness checks as assigned.
• Learn applicable requirements (including 30 CFR and Nevada regulations), company standards, and critical-risk controls relevant to assigned work.
• Respond to the mine site or medical facility for emergencies when assigned and qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MSHA Part 46/48 training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain site driving privileges.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, emergency management, mining, or a related field.
• One year of mining, industrial, construction, emergency response, or safety-related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Basic understanding of workplace hazard recognition and risk controls.
• Willingness to learn MSHA regulations, incident reporting, and mine operating processes.

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Additional details

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Imlay, NV (on-site at mine facilities)
• Estimated pay: $47,063 per year (estimated) — listed on the source posting.
• Physical / schedule: work includes field inspections and site visits; must be able to travel on-site and respond to emergencies when assigned.
• Confidentiality: maintain confidentiality of employee, medical, and incident information.
• Equal access: accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities — notify recruiter to request.

Confidential Client is committed to safe operations and expects all team members to follow safe-work procedures and site requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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