HSE Lead, Global Programs and Systems

HSE Lead, Global Programs and Systems

About the Company 

In the coming decades, demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt will continue to grow. These minerals are needed to build electric infrastructure, vehicles, data centers, and electronics. However, the mining industry is making 10x fewer discoveries per dollar spent on exploration compared to 30 years ago because the easy-to-find, near surface deposits have largely been discovered.

KoBold was founded to be the first AI native mineral exploration, mine development, and technology development company. Our goal is to turn mineral exploration into a repeatable science to discover the minerals the world needs—by integrating artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new technology. Our multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, and geologists work together to build data systems, design new sensors, and establish industry-leading workflows to develop and test subsurface predictions on our exploration projects.

Our first discovery, Mingomba, is a high-grade copper deposit in Zambia, found after spending materially less than industry average. We are developing Mingomba with the same technical rigor that we apply to exploration. The Mingomba team brings together mine and processing engineers, geologists, data scientists, software engineers, and community, health & safety, construction, and operations specialists. By combining industry knowledge and cutting edge technology, we are developing Mingomba into a world class project that has safer and more predictable outcomes for ourselves, partners, and communities. It is expected to create thousands of good jobs for generations.

KoBold runs exploration programs in eight countries, all with the potential for another discovery.

KoBold is privately held; investors include institutional asset managers T. Rowe Price and Canada Pension Plan Investments; technology venture capitalists Andreessen Horowitz, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BOND Capital, Durable Capital, StepStone, and Standard Investments; and strategic natural resources companies BHP and Mitsubishi.

About The Position: 

KoBold operates exploration programs across Africa, North America, Europe, and Australia, and is scaling faster than any independent explorer in the industry. As HSE Lead, Programs and Systems, you will design and own the HSE management system, digital tooling, and training infrastructure that keep people safe across every jurisdiction we operate in.

You will build the systems, standards, and software that empower safety ownership at the field level. If you have ever wished you could tear up your company's HSE stack and rebuild it with modern tools, an AI native workflow, adequate resourcing, and strong executive support to do it right, this role is that opportunity.

Additional responsibilities will include: 

• Own the KoBold HSE Management System end to end, including architecture, document hierarchy, review frequency, and continuous improvement aligned to ISO 45001.
• Own KoBold's digital HSE stack, including DATS, Forwood,  and any additional platforms. Lead vendor evaluation, workflow configuration, integrations, and administration.
• Design HSE analytics that field teams actually use, including leading and lagging indicators, real time dashboards, and communications that surface risk before it becomes an incident.
• Own KoBold's AI in HSE strategy. Identify high leverage applications that optimize or replace existing software tools,  facilitate risk assessment, critical risk verification, observations and inspections, etc.
• Own the global document library for all HSE standards, programs, and operating procedures.
• Own the global training strategy and the Learning Management System, including role based curriculum, certification tracking, compliance reporting, competency verification, and content building.
• Design cultural initiatives that engage field crews and contractors, not just corporate, including recognition, campaigns, safety moments, and leading indicator storytelling.
• Partner with regional HSE Managers and Field Operations leaders. You provide the platform, standards, data, and analytics; they deliver in the field.
• Directly support HSE for field campaigns, requiring intermittent travel to field projects across the globe. 

What You Will Bring (Must Have)

• Five or more years in HSE with meaningful time owning or administering enterprise HSE software (DATS, Intelex, Cority, Enablon, Sphera, VelocityEHS, or comparable).
• Demonstrated experience building or materially improving an HSE management system aligned to ISO 45001, ANSI Z10, or an equivalent framework.
• Track record designing HSE training programs and administering a Learning Management System.
• Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes.
• Strong written communication. This role produces the standards other people follow.
• Ability to lead through influence, driving change across regional operations, field teams, and executive stakeholders without direct authority.
• Proficiency with document control platforms and modern collaboration stacks such as SharePoint, Confluence, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to travel to remote exploration sites and pass site specific medical fitness screening when required.

Bonus (Nice to Have)

• Experience in mining, exploration, oil and gas, construction, or another high risk industry.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP, CIH, ASP, or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Experience using AI or LLM tooling to build HSE workflows (document search, incident triage, content generation).
• BI and analytics experience with leading and lagging indicators (Power BI, Tableau, or SQL).
• Multi country experience, especially in Africa or emerging markets.
• Prior experience transitioning off a third party HSE provider to in house capability.
• Familiarity with low code or scripting tools (Retool, Airtable, Python) for building lightweight HSE tools.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $125,000 to $170,000 USD, depending on experience and location. Total compensation also includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, and a home office stipend.

Location, Travel 

Remote, based in North America. Expect roughly 10 to 15  percent travel to KoBold sites globally, weighted toward the first 12 months as you establish standards and build relationships.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity

KoBold Metals is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation ranges are listed in USD. If you are based outside the US, the range may not translate directly: US pay reflects a different market with different competitive dynamics, so we benchmark roles against the local market rather than converting the listed figure.