Mining Construction Safety Coordinator

WSP Global Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Coordinator to monitor onsite construction activities on a large EPCM mining project.

The role focuses on HSSE performance and regulatory compliance across the project site, reporting to the Project Health and Safety Manager. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 10+ years in mining safety, MSHA certification, and experience in open pit and underground environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of hands-on safety management experience in mining.
• MSHA certification required; other safety certs preferred.
• Experience with EPCM or mine owner in a similar role for 2+ years.
• Able to pass drug test, background check, and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee HSSE performance across the project site.
• Verify contractor compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits; implement corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; document findings and actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client to foster safety culture.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

EPCM/mining experience

Site physicality

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Coordinator to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. While the job site is in Northern Nevada, this full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the project.

The full-time Construction Safety Coordinator will be responsible for supporting health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance across the project and site compliance with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards. The Construction Safety Coordinator will verify and validate the contractors delivering safe civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve construction on a mining site. This role involves collaborating with internal WSP construction, engineering, and procurement team members and with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to foster a strong health and safety culture that is focused on delivering successful outcomes. The role reports to the Project Health and Safety Manager.

Your Impact

• ensuring contractor compliance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Participate in the investigation of workplace incidents and near misses, as per company workplace incident policy and procedure. Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety measures.
• Participate in the collection and analyze health and safety data,
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of specialized education, technical training, and progressive hands-on industry experience.
• 10+ years of relevant hands-on safety management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects.
• Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access (declines, shafts, drifts), waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls.
• Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required, while other certifications (CMSP, CSP, CSMC, CIH, etc.) and OSHA 30-hour are preferred.
• Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations, planning, and risks.
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
• have worked for an EPCM organization or a Mine Owner in a similar role for at least 2 years
• Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
• Must pass drug test, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.