Safety Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Bemana is helping a North American resource and materials company focused on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation to find a  Safety Supervisor to join their team.

The  Safety Supervisor serves as the primary on-site safety leader for day-to-day Health and Safety (H&S) operations. Working directly with frontline teams, this role leads the implementation of safety programs, manages permit systems, oversees contractor safety compliance, and directly supervises Safety Specialists on site to promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. The plant will consist of a sulfuric acid plant and processes for clay benefication, acid leaching, neutralization, crystallization, chemical precipitations, solid/liquid separations, and ion exchange.

**This role is full-time in Winnemucca, NV and requires relocation.**

Benefits

• Pay: $120k - $130k/year.   If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
• 20% STI + LTI
• 11 holidays + 2 floating holidays
• PTO: 3 weeks
• 401k + 4% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision - PPO & HSA options
• Wellness Spending Account
• Relocation Assistance
• Excellent company culture

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site safety point of contact for day-to-day operations, providing direct oversight and visible safety leadership across all work areas.
• Supervise Safety Specialists, providing guidance, task delegation, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Partner with the Safety Manager to implement site-level safety programs, ensuring alignment with LAC-wide standards and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Safety Manager on site in their absence, serving as the acting safety authority for operational decisions.
• Collaborate with operations supervisors, contractors, and department leads to proactively identify and mitigate hazards before work begins.
• Chair or facilitate daily and weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning sessions with frontline teams.
• Ensure day-to-day site compliance with MSHA and OSHA requirements; coordinate with the Safety Manager on regulatory strategy and agency interactions.
• Manage the site Safe Work Permit system, including Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Excavation permits, ensuring proper issuance, execution, and closure.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs, inspections, and audits of facilities, equipment, and emergency systems; document findings and drive timely corrective actions to closure.
• Support the Safety Manager in maintaining required safety compliance documentation, records, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure compliance with the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) program requirements applicable to site activities.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver MSHA/OSHA required training for employees, contractors, and visitors; maintain complete and accurate training records and verification.
• Coordinate and oversee onboarding safety orientation for new employees, contractors, and site visitors.
• Conduct hazard assessments for new chemicals, processes, and tasks introduced to the site.
• Support the site industrial hygiene program, including coordination of occupational exposure monitoring activities.
• Oversee PPE and lockout/tagout equipment programs, ensuring availability, proper maintenance, and correct usage across all crews.
• Lead the timely investigation of incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions with documented closure.
• Maintain and report on safety performance metrics and leading indicators; escalate trends and concerns to the Safety Manager.
• Actively participate in the site Safety Committee and support broader safety culture initiatives.
• Participate in internal audit programs and support the development and tracking of corrective action plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Site Emergency Response Plan under the direction of the Safety Manager.
• Participate in and help the Emergency Response Coordinator with any Emergency Response training, drills, and readiness activities on site.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, science, or a technical discipline related to health and safety, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive safety experience in the chemical, mining, mineral processing, or oil and gas industry, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead safety role.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and Nevada OSHA and/or MSHA regulations; experience in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop safety personnel and work effectively with frontline operations teams.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or State First Responders' certification a plus.
• Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or working toward certification is a plus.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including MSHA and OSHA
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software (e.g., VelocityEHS, SafeStart).

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation's equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Referral Program

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