What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Technician position at GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC?
Description
Who We Are
Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.
Where We Are
Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.
Mojave is known as the city of “Golden Crossroads” because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.
Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more!
Enjoy theme parks? Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.
Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.
Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.
Who You Are
You have 1 to 3 years of experience in environmental health, safety, and loss control in a mining or similar setting, with a strong focus on safety. Your solid communication skills help build a safety-first mindset among site colleagues. You’re skilled in both verbal and written communication, proficient with computer applications, and organized, making you a valuable team player.
This is a safety sensitive position. As the Environmental Health and Safety Technician you report to Site Manager.
What You Do
- Support in delivering site, safety, and environmental training sessions for employees, contractors, and vendors.
- Aid in providing MSHA training for both new and seasoned miners.
- Assist with investigating incidents and accidents.
- Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections to ensure regulatory compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
- Support monitoring of noise, dust, and other compliance programs.
- Aid in air permitting and compliance efforts.
- Take part in inspections by MSHA and OSHA.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports promptly.
- Conduct monitoring and sampling tasks as outlined by company policies and procedures.
- Complete monthly responsibilities, including tasks like water sampling, production tracking, well measurements, hazardous waste storage, and hazardous waste handling.
- Keep detailed training and inspection records.
- Implement company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Engage actively with the workforce to foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility through regular communication, mentoring, and reinforcement of safe work practices.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s Environmental Management System (including approvals, permits, training, and compliance).
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- 1 to 3 years of experience in environmental, health and safety, and loss control within a typical mining setting or similar environment.
- MSHA/OSHA instructor certification preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in organizing safety meetings.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and update policies and procedures regularly.
- Basic knowledge of safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations applicable to a mining environment.
- Consistent, reliable attendance.
- Proficiency with computer applications.
- Strong organizational skills.
- EMT training is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:
- 401K with Company Matching
- PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accruals
Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:
The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.
Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.
Salary : $22 - $35
