Cortez - Chief of Emergency Response Team
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LocationElko, NV, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentSafety and Health
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision
MM- Metal/Non-Metal MSHA certified instructor (SI- Surface Instructor, UI- Underground Instructor, and/or MR- Mine Rescue Instructor) or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year
Nevada State EMT/AEMT certification or obtain within two years
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Exemplary safety performance
Five (5) years of active participation on an Underground/Surface ERT
EMS Instructor endorsement or obtain within two years
Experience in training, scheduling and presentations
Demonstrated ability to perform all essential functions of this role
Position Description:
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Chief of Emergency Response to join the Safety and Health group at Cortez Mine.
Responsibilities:
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Emergency Response Team (ERT) training and equipment needs assessments
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Maintaining site emergency response equipment and facilities
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Coordinating site emergency preparedness training and readiness
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Surface/Underground team rescue training plans
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Ensuring maintenance of Emergency Medical Services training plan, certification, licensing, and permitting
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Compliance with Emergency Response regulatory requirements at the corporate, local, state, and federal levels
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ERT budget development and management
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Evaluating with site management the training needs for emergency services personnel and building those requirements into an annual training schedule
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Participate in Formal and High-Level Risk Assessments
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Assist site supervision with area Safety and Health Inspections/Audits
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Plan and execute regular trainings
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Maintain team member files/records always available for State/MSHA review
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Ensure the emergency response team (ERT) members are physically compliant per CFR
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Seek out and act on personal development and education opportunities
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Bring to the attention of the site Senior Leadership as soon as practical any deficiencies to the site Emergency Response Plan that exposes the site to unacceptable risk
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Develop, review and revise site Emergency Response Plan and incident pre-plans annually or as needed
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Ensure that a competent person is designated as responsible for the Sr. Coordinator’s duties while he/she is off site and out of the area
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Communicate and maintain relations with outside or third-party emergency response services that may respond to assist with site incidents
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Five (5) years of active participation on an Underground/Surface ERT preferred
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Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision required
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MM- Metal/Non-Metal MSHA certified instructor (SI- Surface Instructor, UI- Underground Instructor, and/or MR- Mine Rescue Instructor) or the ability to obtain certification with in one (1) year required
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Nevada State EMT/AEMT certification or obtain within in two years required
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EMS Instructor endorsement or obtain within in two years preferred
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Experience in training, scheduling and presentations preferred
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Excellent communication and organizational skills required
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Excellent computer skills required
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Exemplary safety performance required
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Demonstrated ability to perform all essential function of this role required
Hiring process
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.