Mining Construction Safety Manager

WSP•Reno, NV

2h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time, onsite Mining Construction Safety Manager for a large EPCM mining project within its Earth & Environment team. The position may be based anywhere in the United States, with preference for Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or locations near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for candidates who are not local to the projects. The manager develops, implements, and maintains project safety programs to ensure construction work complies with applicable regulations, company requirements, and project-specific safety standards. The role provides leadership, oversight, and coaching to project personnel and contractors, fostering a proactive safety culture centered on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and incident prevention. The position oversees health, safety, and environmental performance and site compliance with local, regional, legislative, and client requirements. It verifies that contractors safely deliver civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes, potentially in open-pit and underground environments. The manager collaborates with WSP construction, engineering, and procurement teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. WSP USA describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs, and offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a drug test and background check, with a satisfactory driving record under company policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, construction management, environmental health and safety, or a related field; equivalent construction and safety experience may be considered.
At least 10 years of relevant hands-on safety management experience in active mining settings.
Experience with large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access, waste rock facilities, tailings systems, support facilities, and related environmental controls.
Experience performing risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
MSHA certification is required.
Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations, planning, and risks.
Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
Working computer capabilities in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end users.
Ability to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in active construction environments above and underground.
Must pass a drug test and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience across process, open-pit, and underground mine development projects is strongly preferred.
CMSP, CSP, CSMC, CIH, or other safety certifications are preferred.
OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred.
MSHA Authorized Trainer qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of project safety programs, controls, and health initiatives in compliance with applicable requirements.
Review and oversee contractors’ environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures; support contractor pre-qualification and selection; and ensure ongoing compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure preparation and maintenance of project emergency response and preparedness plans and comprehensive health programs that consider public impacts and assessments.
Conduct risk assessments and safety audits, identify workplace hazards, and implement corrective actions.
Lead training for project employees on safety protocols, emergency response procedures, project-specific requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety measures.
Collect and analyze health and safety data and prepare management reports on performance metrics, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Oversee project health, safety, and environmental performance and contractor compliance across applicable project scopes and site environments.