Field Safety Coordinator

Field Safety Coordinator

Location: Elko, Nevada / Cortez Area
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Four 10-hour days (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: On-site | Local residency required
Living Support: Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered

Peter Lucas Project Management is a North American company that invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Field Safety Coordinator to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The Field Safety Coordinator will support site safety initiatives by ensuring contractors and their personnel meet client safety requirements, training standards, and regulatory obligations before and during site activities. This role will work closely with contractors, site leadership, and project teams to promote a strong safety culture, maintain compliance, and support safe execution of work in an active mining environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify that contractors and subcontractors meet client safety requirements, policies, and procedures before commencing work on site.
• Review and validate contractor employee training records, safety certifications, qualifications, and required documentation.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding and site safety orientations to ensure workers are properly prepared and authorized to perform their assigned duties.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety standards, safe work procedures, and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct field safety inspections, workplace observations, and routine compliance checks to identify potential hazards and unsafe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and site personnel to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Support hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and safe work planning activities.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of contractor safety documentation, records, and compliance tracking systems.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up activities as required.
• Communicate safety expectations and promote proactive hazard identification and risk management.
• Provide regular updates to site leadership regarding contractor safety compliance, outstanding documentation, and areas requiring improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to contractor safety management and site safety performance.

Location and Schedule

This position is based in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area and follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule consisting of four 10-hour days per week.

Candidates must be willing to reside locally for the duration of the assignment. This is not a fly-in/fly-out position. Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a mining environment is required.
• Experience in a field safety, health and safety coordination, or contractor safety compliance role within mining, construction, or heavy industrial operations.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, contractor management practices, and site safety requirements.
• Experience reviewing worker training records, safety certifications, and contractor compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with site orientations, hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and field safety inspections.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple contractor compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, site leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety documentation or tracking systems.
• A diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Professional safety certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) are considered assets.
• Ability to work on site and support field activities in an active mining environment.

Why Join Peter Lucas?

At Peter Lucas Project Management, we value the experience, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful industrial capital projects alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This opportunity offers:

• A consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with three-day weekends.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant heavy industrial capital projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Potential assistance with local living accommodations for qualified candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peter Lucas Project Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.