Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur is the only mining company with headquarters in Chicago. The office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, near public transportation. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture that prioritizes health and safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. We are a growing business with various opportunities in accounting, IT, engineering, technical services, HR, and other corporate functions. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist with expertise in data analytics, safety technology integration, and taxonomy development to support our safety initiatives. This role will drive data-driven safety improvements by managing our structured classification frameworks (taxonomies) for safety incidents, hazards, and risk factors, ensuring consistency and accuracy in safety data reporting. The ideal candidate will also work cross-functionally to integrate cutting-edge safety technologies, such as wearable safety devices, IoT-based monitoring, and predictive analytics, to create a safer mining environment.

This role reports directly to the Director of Health, Safety and Loss Control. There is the ability to be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, or to work remotely; with travel as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring

• Standardize and conduct data analytics to monitor and improve safety performance.
• Develop taxonomies to identify internal and external risk exposure themes.
• Utilize predictive analytics models to forecast safety risks and recommend proactive controls.

Emerging Technologies & Innovation

• Research and recommend emerging safety technologies and industry best practices to enhance workplace safety.
• Work closely with operational technology, engineering, and operations teams to integrate real-time safety monitoring systems.

Safety & Risk Management Programs

• Assist in the development, implementation, and rollout of corporate safety, risk, and occupational health and hygiene programs at both corporate and site levels.
• Identify, assess, and implement controls to mitigate safety and occupational health hazards.
• Support risk management and loss control initiatives to enhance workplace safety.

Regulatory Compliance & Field Operations

• Evaluate and ensure adherence to Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety regulations at state, federal, and corporate levels.
• Conduct field assessments to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in developing taxonomies, data structuring, or classification systems for safety or operational data.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL) and experience with safety management software and IoT platforms.
• Familiarity with MSHA, ISO 45001, and other regulatory frameworks governing workplace safety.
• Experience in technology implementation and digital transformation projects, especially in safety operations.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and automation applications in workplace safety.
• Excellent communication skills to train employees and present data-driven insights.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including underground and open-pit mining operations.
• Travel in USA, Mexico and Canada on as need basis.

The salary range offered for this role is USD $80,000-85,000 range. The salary range is a good-faith estimate. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Coeur Mining will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Coeur Mining. Coeur Mining provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Coeur Mining also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.