Safety Manager

Sheakley; Balcones Heights (TX); On-site; USD 206,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Completion Bonus

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking an MSHA Safety Manager for a fast-paced shutdown at an active industrial facility in Balcones, TX. The role covers day and night shifts with high-hour weeks, focusing on safety leadership during conveyor replacement and mechanical installation.

The ideal candidate will have OSHA 510 and MSHA Part 46 certifications, 5+ years in construction safety, and experience in industrial settings. This position is a 1099 contractor role supporting a major outage project.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 Certification required.
• MSHA Part 46 Certification required or willingness to complete MSHA New Miner Training prior to mobilization.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting industrial construction or manufacturing projects.
• Working knowledge of confined space entry, excavation, and fall protection.

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.

Skills

OSHA 510 Certification

MSHA Part 46 Certification

5+ years construction safety

Confined space knowledge

Fall protection knowledge

Job description

MSHA Safety Manager (Day & Night Shift)

Location: Balcones, TX

Duration:
K1: January 4, 2027 - January 18, 2027 | 14 Days
K2: February 8, 2027 - March 10, 2027 | 30 Days

Type: 1099 Contractor

Multiple Openings: Day Shift & Night Shift Safety Coverage

Compensation & Schedule

Day Shift Pay Rate: $54.00/hr

Night Shift Pay Rate: $56.50/hr

Per Diem: $125/Day on svene days

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Day Shift: Monday-Sunday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 84 Hours Per Week

Night Shift: Monday-Sunday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | 84 Hours Per Week

The client is actively hiring for both day-shift and night-shift safety coverage.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a critical shutdown project involving conveyor replacement and mechanical equipment installation at an active industrial manufacturing facility in Balcones, TX.

This role provides hands-on safety leadership during a fast-paced outage involving heavy mechanical work, conveyor change-outs, crane and rigging activities, confined space entry, excavation, elevated work, and contractor coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial construction, manufacturing facilities, or mining environments and be comfortable working extended shifts during a scheduled shutdown.

Required Qualifications

OSHA 510 Certification

MSHA Part 46 Certification or willingness to complete MSHA New Miner Training prior to mobilization

Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience

Experience supporting industrial construction or manufacturing projects

Working knowledge of confined space entry, excavation, and fall protection

Preferred Qualifications

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 other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• MSHA Part 46 Requirements
• Industrial Manufacturing Safety
• Shutdown & Outage Safety Management
• Mechanical Equipment Installation
• Conveyor Installation & Replacement
• Crane & Rigging Operations
• Material Handling Operations
• Confined Space Entry
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Hazardous Energy Control
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety professional who thrives in fast-paced shutdown environments and can effectively support multiple contractors performing high-risk mechanical work.

Success in this role requires proactively identifying hazards, maintaining strong communication with field supervision, ensuring compliance with OSHA and MSHA requirements, and helping crews safely execute conveyor replacement, mechanical installation, confined space, and excavation activities while maintaining an aggressive outage schedule.