Project Safety Manager

Sheakley; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a hands-on Project Safety Manager for a cement plant outage in Demopolis, AL. The role centers on field safety oversight during a 26-day outage with heavy industrial activities, including conveyor replacement and mechanical installations.

The ideal candidate has OSHA 510, MSHA Part 46, and 5+ years in construction/industrial safety, with ability to obtain 5000-23 before start. Strong knowledge of confined space, excavation, and fall protection is essential.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction/industrial safety experience for outages.
• Ability to have a signed 5000-23 certificate prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight throughout the cement plant outage.
• Maintain a strong, highly visible presence in active work areas.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance and conduct field safety observations.
• Identify potential hazards and reinforce safety requirements during conveyor replacement activities.
• Support safety for mechanical installations and related construction work.
• Monitor confined-space and excavation activities; reinforce fall-protection practices.
• Coordinate with contractors and site management to ensure safe outage execution.

Skills

Confined Space knowledge

Excavation safety

Fall protection

Industrial hygiene knowledge

Contractor safety oversight

Education

OSHA 510 certification

MSHA Part 46 Certification

5000-23 certificate readiness

Job description

Project Safety Manager

Location: Demopolis, AL
Duration: January 18, 2027 - February 12, 2027 | 26 Days
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $57/hr
Per Diem: $125/Day | 7 Days Per Week
Mobilization Stipend: $500 One-Time
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Sunday | 6:00 PM-6:00 AM | Night Shift
Weekly Project Hours: 84 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join an above-ground mining/cement plant outage project in Demopolis, AL supporting a concentrated 26-day shutdown involving conveyor replacements, mechanical installations, and associated construction activities.

The Project Safety Manager will provide hands‑on field safety oversight throughout the outage, working directly with contractors and site management to monitor compliance and support safe execution of the work.

This position requires a safety professional comfortable in a heavy industrial environment with knowledge of confined space, excavation, fall protection, industrial hygiene, mechanical installation, and conveyor replacement activities.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Minimum
• Minimum 5 Years of Construction and Industrial/Manufacturing Safety Experience
• Current MSHA Part 46 Certification
• Ability to Have a Signed 5000-23 Certificate Prior to Start
• Strong Knowledge of Confined Space, Excavation, Fall Protection, and Industrial Hygiene
• Experience Supporting Outages, Shutdowns, Conveyor Replacements, Mechanical Installations, or Heavy Industrial Projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Cement Plant Experience
• Above-Ground Mining Safety Experience
• Outage or Shutdown Safety Experience
• Conveyor Replacement Experience
• Heavy Industrial Mechanical Construction Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight throughout the cement plant outage
• Maintain a strong and highly visible presence in active work areas
• Monitor contractor safety compliance
• Conduct field safety observations and identify potential hazards
• Provide safety oversight for conveyor replacement activities
• Support safety associated with mechanical installations and related construction work
• Monitor confined-space activities
• Monitor excavation activities
• Reinforce fall-protection requirements
• Monitor industrial hygiene exposures
• Work directly with contractors and site management
• Support safe execution of outage and shutdown activities
• Reinforce applicable project and site safety requirements throughout the outage

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• MSHA Part 46
• OSHA Construction Safety
• Heavy Industrial Safety
• Above-Ground Mining Safety
• Cement Plant Safety
• Outage & Shutdown Safety
• Conveyor Replacement Activities
• Mechanical Installation Safety
• Confined Space
• Excavation Safety
• Fall Protection
• Industrial Hygiene
• Contractor Safety Oversight
• Field Hazard Recognition

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, field‑focused Project Safety Manager with at least 5 years of construction and industrial/manufacturing safety experience who can operate effectively during a high‑hour outage schedule.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, monitoring contractor compliance, proactively identifying hazards, and effectively supporting conveyor replacements, mechanical installations, confined space, excavation, fall protection, and industrial hygiene activities throughout the outage.