Hiring: Mining Construction Safety Manager Company: WSP in the U.S. Location: Fairbanks, AK Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:20:53 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Microsoft Office About the job 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. Required Skills: •WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. •This full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects. •Lead the development and implementation of safety programs, health and hygiene initiatives, and environmental control, monitoring, and reporting systems that comply with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards across the project site. •Review and oversee contractors’ environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures, supporting contractor pre-qualification and selection processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle. •Ensure the preparation and maintenance of project emergency response and preparedness plans, as well as comprehensive health programs that consider public impacts and assessments. •Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks. •Lead the delivery of training programs for company employees on health and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, project specific requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). •Investigate 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. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred or trade school or equivalent work experience. •Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required, while other certifications and OSHA 30-hour are preferred. MSHA Authorized Trainer is 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. •Demonstrated capacity to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users. •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 must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy. •WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. •WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!