Why TACORA?
Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.
As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.
With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate. At TACORA, we are family.
At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Routinely monitor the implementation and maintenance of the Tacora H&S management system with respect to field level compliance at the Scully Mine site.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of programs encompassing permit to work and safe work practice systems /processes, training programs and work with stakeholders to implement such programs.
- Provide safety support and guidance to field personnel.
- Periodically monitor the functionality and overall quality of the site emergency response function is at all sites levels, including the periodic observation and monitoring to ensure field implementation.
- Assist in the compliance assessment and completion of Provincial OHS orders, issuances and variance applications, as warranted/required.
- Review contractor's safety execution plans, health and safety management systems, emergency response plans and safe work practices to ensure integration and compliance to Tacora’s overarching requirements for the site.
- Provide safety reports per company requirements.
- Assist with the conduct of a formal incident investigation /root cause analysis, as required. Review incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure all lessons learned are captured and reflected in ongoing work as appropriate.
- Conduct periodic audits of Tacora and contractor work activities at the Scully Mine site to ensure overall compliance with Tacora H&S management system (policies, standards, safe work practices and safe work procedures) and prepare and issue formal audit reports.
- Identify hold points and ensure process compliance for critical activities such as Lock Out Tag Out, Critical Lift, Confined Space and Working at Heights etc.
- Regular interface with Tacora Leaders on safety matters specifically related to all activities occurring at the site.
Knowledge & Skills
- Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Candidate should have loss prevention experience and working knowledge in areas such as: process safety management, incident/injury prevention, hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, safe operating procedures and standards, behavioural safety programs, and incident investigation.
- Proficient in conducting H&S Management system auditing.
- Must be able to work in a collaborative/supportive manner with stakeholders.
- Experience working with contractors to ensure their health and safety systems / applications meet or exceed Tacora's minimum requirements.
- Must possess project management skills combined with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Must be able to work effectively as a key member of the Site Team within a multi-functional team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Driver’s License (Required)
- University graduation or graduation from a technical college, supplemented by additional training in health and safety management.
- Minimum 5 years' practical experience in monitoring and implementation of health and safety systems and programs in heavy industrial industry.
- Certified auditor training in ISO 45001 or ISO 18001 are desirable.
- CRSP, CSP, NCSO or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer!
Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview.
