Senior Safety Manager, Mining & Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining District is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance on industrial projects. You will inspect facilities, coach crews on safe behaviors, and oversee incident investigations to prevent injuries.

This senior, full-time role requires a safety-related degree or 5+ years in mining/construction safety leadership; CSP/CHST preferred. Will relocate to project sites as needed, including Bagdad, AZ.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study.5+ Years of experience as a safety manager will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CSP and CHST Preferred.
• 5 years of experience managing mining or construction projects in a safety-related role.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
• Develop a filing system to track and maintain project files in compliance with MSHA regulations and in compliance with Kiewit policies including accident/injury files.
• Track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics.
• Manage incident investigations, go over lessons learned, and find effective solutions to implement.
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with the implementation of corrective actions.
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work.
• Coordinate and provide safety training on policies, procedures, MSHA orientation, and client-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of the Kiewit safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans.
• Interfacing with Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) (also State) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit Mining District is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance on industrial projects. You will inspect facilities, coach crews on safe behaviors, and oversee incident investigations to prevent injuries.

This senior, full-time role requires a safety-related degree or 5+ years in mining/construction safety leadership; CSP/CHST preferred. Will relocate to project sites as needed, including Bagdad, AZ.