Cortez -Contractor Management and ISO Governance and Assurance Specialist

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Contractor Management Assurance Specialist with our Safety and Health department.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

Contractor Management System Assessments

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the contractor management program across site.

• Conduct audits of contractor compliance within Avetta and other contractor management systems.

• Identify gaps and recommend program improvements to enhance compliance, performance, and risk management.

• Work with the Technical Reps on reviews and sign offs of Safe Work Plans (SWP’s).

• Support all Risk assessment process i.e. (FRA’s TRA’s FLRA’s)

Contractor Performance Monitoring

• Evaluate contractor safety and operational performance through regular reviews and audits.

• Monitor and track leading and lagging performance indicators.

• Analyze trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks associated with contractor activities.

• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve contractor performance and oversight.

Reporting and Assurance Reviews

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, assurance reviews, and performance summaries.

• Communicate findings, recommendations, and risk exposures to site and regional leadership teams.

• Assign risk ratings based on audit results and contractor performance assessments.

• Track and verify the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Training and Coaching

• Deliver training on contractor management requirements, standards, and processes.

• Provide Avetta system training and support to site personnel and contractor administrators.

• Coach contract owners on contractor oversight responsibilities and best practices.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the organization.

Investigations and Corrective Actions

• Participate in contractor-related incident investigations.

• Verify that root causes and contributing factors are accurately identified.

• Monitor and track corrective actions through completion and effectiveness verification.

• Share lessons learned and best practices to prevent incidents.

ISO

• Conduct ISO 45001 compliance and conformance audits across operational sites.

• Verify implementation and effectiveness of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

• Identify non-conformances, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to site and regional leadership teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety or related fields Preferred

• MSHA regulatory compliance standards required

• Minimum of five (5) years of underground, process or surface mining experience

• Previous experience in mine safety training Preferred

• Previous experience Contractor Controls Management Preferred

• Previous demonstrated experience related to Fatal Risk Management required

• Proven attention to detail with a high level of accuracy required

• Excellent organizational, time management and office management skills required

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently required

• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills, with a courteous and pleasant customer service focus required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Capability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate required

• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards required

• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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