HSE Manager

JDS Energy & Mining•Colorado, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all health and safety systems and initiatives related to construction and mining operations. This includes regulatory compliance, hazard identification, incident response, workforce training, and promoting a strong safety culture in challenging and dynamic environments.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of HSE experience in mining or heavy construction.
Relevant degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, or related field.
Strong knowledge of construction and mining hazards and controls.
Proficient in MS Office Suite; familiarity with health & safety management systems (e.g., SiteDocs, Intelex) is an asset.
Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills.
Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value to their internal and external clients.
Must be willing to take responsibility for project performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and office settings.
Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish communication skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership: Lead all safety efforts across the project, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, client expectations, and applicable regulations.
Promote a proactive safety culture, acting as a mentor and coach for workers, supervisors, and contractors.
Provide on-site leadership, conduct safety tours, field inspections, and risk assessments.
Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with provincial/federal mining and occupational health & safety legislation (e.g., MSHA, OSHA).
Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare for site inspections, audits, and reporting.
Risk Management & Hazard Control Oversee underground-specific risk assessments including ground control, ventilation, equipment movement, and confined space entry.
Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Critical Task Observations, and implementation of control measures.
Training & Competency Develop and deliver safety training programs.
Verify worker qualifications and ensure ongoing competency evaluations.
Incident Management Lead investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodology for incidents.
Prepare reports, identify root causes, and track corrective actions to closure.
Documentation & Reporting Maintain safety documentation, statistics, and leading/lagging indicators.
Submit daily, weekly, and monthly H&S reports as required by client and company.
Emergency Response Oversee emergency response plans, mine rescue coordination, and drills.
Ensure adequate equipment, communications, and training are in place and functional.