EHS Specialist - Fort McMurray, AB

Date: Apr 15, 2024

Location:

Fort McMurray, AB, CA, T9K 0K4

Req ID: 29842

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Focusing solely on mining, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Customers receive a superior experience through direct relationships with Komatsu Mining's support people and through its services located close to the mines. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for the mining of coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide.

Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities:

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
Personal wellness spending account
Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
Safety boot voucher
Paid vacation
Company-supplied tools
4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
Sustainable employment
Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

Job Overview

Reports to: Regional EHS Manager - Canada

Shift: 5x2

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Travel: 25%

Key Job Responsibilities

Ensures compliance to OH&S laws, regulations and standards. Provide support and advice to all levels within the organization regarding OH&S Act, Code and Regulation, legal and other legislation as required.
Drives and supports the Incident Investigation and Injury Management process. Recommend corrective actions. Track proper implementation.
Promote and drive the use of diverse safety tools (Field Level Risk Assessments, Safety Inspections & Observations, Near Miss report cards).
Attend area safety meetings and actively participate in work planning processes.
Monitor safety performance across the business location, analyze stats & trends, and support business management in the development of corrective and preventive action plans to improve performance to meet and exceed goals.
Be accessible by various levels within the organization as an impartial resource for environmental, health and safety concerns.
Assist and support the business by monitoring the safety performance of contractors that are performing hands on work within our business.
Develop and implement training material and EHS policies. Preform EHS orientations. Train employees on general / basic safety related subjects.
Responsible of safety related databases (Safety record spreadsheet, Incident Database).
Be the advisor of the EHS Committee.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
NCSO, CSO or similar designation. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and /or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is preferred.
Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of: OH&S legislation, WHMIS, emergency response planning, Lock Out-Tag Out, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, risk and hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, individual and team based settings.
Demonstrated communication, reporting and leadership team skills are essential.
Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible.
Ability to manage a wide range of work assignments and changing priorities.
Field experience is considered an asset.
Project management skills/experience an asset.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point), internet and database experience.
Up to date Safety tickets: WHIMIS, Confined Space, Fall Protection and First Aid are an asset.
Must have no restrictions for access for any mine sites.
Valid Alberta Driver’s License

Komatsu (Joy Global - Canada) is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.