Safety Manager - Balcones, TX
About The Position
The MSHA Safety Manager provides hands-on safety leadership during a scheduled shutdown project involving conveyor replacement and mechanical equipment installation at an active industrial manufacturing facility in Balcones, Texas. The project includes high-risk work such as heavy mechanical operations, conveyor change-outs, crane and rigging activities, confined space entry, excavation, and elevated work, with coordination among multiple contractors. The position requires a visible, field-focused safety professional who can help crews work safely while supporting an aggressive outage schedule and maintaining compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and site-specific requirements. The posting lists two project periods: January 4–18, 2027, and February 8–March 10, 2027. Both day and night shift coverage are being hired. Day shift runs Monday through Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM; night shift runs Monday through Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. Each schedule is listed as 84 hours per week. The role is identified as a 1099 contractor position. Pay is $54.00 per hour for day shift or $56.50 per hour for night shift, with a stated per diem of $125 per day on “svene days” and a $150 per month completion bonus. Pay is weekly.
Requirements
- OSHA 510 Certification.
- MSHA Part 46 Certification or willingness to complete MSHA New Miner Training before mobilization.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- Experience supporting industrial construction or manufacturing projects.
- Working knowledge of confined space entry, excavation, and fall protection.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, MSHA Part 46 Requirements, and industrial manufacturing safety.
- Working knowledge of shutdown and outage safety management, mechanical equipment installation, conveyor installation and replacement, crane and rigging operations, and material handling operations.
- Working knowledge of confined space entry, excavation and trenching safety, fall protection and elevated work, and industrial hygiene fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control, JHA and pre-task planning, incident investigation and root cause analysis, contractor safety management, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.
- Ability to work extended shifts during a scheduled shutdown and support multiple contractors performing high-risk mechanical work.
Nice To Haves
- Above-ground mining safety experience.
- Mechanical installation or shutdown/outage experience.
- Conveyor installation or maintenance experience.
- Crane and rigging safety experience.
- CHST, ASP, CSP, or another BCSP credential.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily safety activities during conveyor replacement and mechanical installation operations.
- Maintain a highly visible field presence throughout the shutdown project.
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments.
- Monitor mechanical equipment removal, installation, and alignment activities.
- Support crane, rigging, lifting, and material handling operations.
- Ensure compliance with confined space entry requirements and permit systems.
- Monitor excavation activities and protective systems.
- Support fall protection and elevated work activities.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plans.
- Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records.
- Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the outage.
Benefits
- $125 per diem per day on the stated “svene days” (wording as provided in the posting).
- $150 per month completion bonus.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
