HSE Advisor - Mining

BBA Consultants; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Disability insurance

Telemedicine program

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks an HSE Advisor to lead mining safety and compliance on site in Sandy, UT. You will manage MSHA inspections, respond to citations, investigate incidents, and support field risk assessments, training, and audits across mining sites and related operations.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of HSE experience, including 3+ in mining, knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations, and willingness to travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HSE experience, including 3+ years in mining under MSHA jurisdiction.
• Proven handling of MSHA inspections, citations, orders, abatement and conferences.
• Working knowledge of 30 CFR Parts 46, 48, 50 and 56/57 (or 75/77), the Mine Act, and OSHA 29 CFR 1904, 1910 and 1926.
• Strong investigation, risk assessment and audit skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and incident management systems.
• Valid driver’s licence; willing to travel to remote sites and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and inspections. Interpret and apply MSHA and OSHA requirements; structure sites for inspections and act as company escort and liaison with inspectors.
• Enforcement. Respond to citations and orders; draft abatement plans and prepare conferences or contests with legal counsel.
• Incidents and reporting. Lead investigations, notify MSHA and file Form, maintain OSHA recordkeeping; track corrective actions to closure.
• Field support. Conduct & coach, audits and task observations; support risk assessments and management of change.
• Training. Deliver or oversee MSHA training and keep training records and Form 5000-23 certificates current.
• Industrial hygiene. Advise on hazard communication, respirable dust and silica, and noise monitoring.
• Performance. Report TRIR, SIF, citation rate

Skills

MSHA inspections

OSHA compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Audit skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelors in OH&S / mining / engineering / environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Incident management systems

Job description

HSE Advisor - Mining

Job available in these locations:

Sandy, UT, United States

Lakewood, CO, United States

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on the team...

Site-facing safety and compliance lead for mining operations under the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and, for non-mining work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Support operations, preparesites for inspections, manage citations and orders, and build a strong safetyculture with supervisors and crews.

In particular, responsibilities will be supervised including the following:

• Compliance and inspections. Interpret and apply MSHA and OSHA requirements; structure sites for inspections and act as company escort and liaison with inspectors.
• Enforcement. Respond to citations and orders; draft abatement plans and prepare conferences or contests with legal counsel.
• Incidents and reporting. Lead investigations, notify MSHA and file Form, maintain OSHA recordkeeping; track corrective actions to closure.
• Field support. Conduct & coach, audits and task observations (ground control, haulage, electrical, guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space); support risk assessments and management of change.
• Training. Deliver or oversee MSHA training (new miner, experienced miner, task, annual refresher) and keep training records and Form 5000-23 certificates current.
• Industrial hygiene. Advise on hazard communication, respirable dust and silica, and noise monitoring; pre-qualify contractors and verify their MSHA identification and training.
• Performance. Report TRIR, SIF, citation rate

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Client-oriented
• Adaptable
• Ability to maintain positive peer relationships
• Ability to learn new skills through direct instruction and on your own (self-directed)
• Results-oriented
• Business acumen (internal/external entrepreneurship)

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, mining, engineering, environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of HSE experience, including 3+ years in mining (surface, underground or processing) under MSHA jurisdiction.
• Proven handling of MSHA inspections, citations, orders, abatement and conferences.
• Working knowledge of 30 CFR Parts 46, 48, 50 and 56/57 (or 75/77), the Mine Act, and OSHA 29 CFR 1904, 1910 and 1926.
• Strong investigation, risk assessment and audit skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and incident management systems.
• Valid driver’s licence; willing to travel to remote sites and work in field conditions.

Preferred

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification (CSP, ASP, CMSP), or equivalent such as NEBOSH, IOSH or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with Nevada or other state mining rules, workers’ compensation insurer requirements, and silica, diesel particulate, noise and air monitoring programs.
• International experiences in South America and Canada.

Competencies and working conditions

• Regulatory judgment, influence without authority, analytical rigour, clear communication, composure during inspections and incidents.
• Mix of office and mine-site work; dust, noise, heat or cold and uneven terrain; PPE required; occasional on-call response and extended site rotations.

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annualbase salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated workexperience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and otherrelevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • BBA’s carbon neutrality
  • 30% of women on our team
  • and much more!
• Custom training and development plans

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

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