Health and Safety Specialist

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Rio Tinto Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Specialist to join our team at Rio Tinto in Wilmington, California.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of risk reduction activities and provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
  • Review safety, health, and environmental exposure when changes in practice, new equipment, or new processes are introduced.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company practices through monitoring of health and safety incidents and supporting the development of action plans to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate incident investigations and implement effective, sustainable controls to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Coach line management on the implementation of corporate health and safety initiatives and develop and implement audit and inspection plans.
  • Coordinate all ERT/BRT activities and support the Borates Industrial Hygienist to deliver the hygiene monitoring program.
  • Facilitate new hire safety training, yearly OSHA refresher training, and all other safety-related training.

Requirements

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • Experience working in a safety role in an industrial / mining/construction setting.
  • An appropriate Health and Safety tertiary qualification or a combination of education and experience.
  • A passion for working with people to achieve safe outcomes through your sound knowledge of safe work practices.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills – both written and verbal.
  • Operate with a high level of personal integrity.
  • Demonstrate personal and teamwork behaviors that are always consistent with role expectations and the Rio Tinto values and priorities.
  • Experience building good working relationships with stakeholders based on respect and openness.
  • Regulatory body experience (Cal-OSHA).
  • Knowledge of Marine safety and rail safety.
  • Certified FSO (facility security officer).
  • Experience with facilitating safety-related training.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.

What We Offer

  • A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
  • Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
  • 401(k) matching program (company matched.35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay).
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
  • Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
  • A favourable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up).
  • Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
  • Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.


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