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Sheakley Workforce Staffing

Safety Manager

Hanover, NM · On-site

$52/hr

Join a contractor supporting a critical two-week shutdown and equipment replacement project at an active mining facility in Silver City, NM. This role will provide dedicated night-shift safety ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for mining safety in the United States is $26.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mining Safety professionals often encounter challenges such as ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, addressing hazardous working conditions, and promoting a strong safety culture among diverse teams. Staying updated on industry standards and conducting regular training sessions can help address these challenges. Collaboration with engineers, site managers, and frontline workers is essential to identify risks early and implement effective safety measures. Additionally, leveraging technology for real-time monitoring and incident reporting can significantly enhance workplace safety.

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To thrive in Mining Safety, you need a solid understanding of occupational health and safety standards, risk assessment, and mining operations, typically supported by a degree in safety management or engineering and relevant certifications like MSHA. Familiarity with safety management systems, incident reporting software, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and leadership abilities help professionals influence safe behaviors and coordinate with diverse teams. These skills are crucial to minimizing hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the well-being of workers in high-risk mining environments.

What is mining safety?

Mining safety refers to the practices, regulations, and technologies implemented to protect workers and the environment from the hazards associated with mining operations. This includes measures to prevent accidents, control exposure to harmful substances, ensure the structural stability of mines, and provide adequate training and safety equipment to workers. Mining safety is critical to reducing risks of injuries, fatalities, and environmental damage in both surface and underground mining activities.

What is the difference between Mining Safety vs Mining Supervisor?

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CertificationsOSHA, MSHA safety training, First AidOSHA, MSHA safety training, sometimes supervisory certifications
Work EnvironmentSafety offices, training sites, on-site safety inspectionsMine sites, overseeing daily operations, supervising workers
Primary FocusEnsuring safety protocols, accident prevention, complianceManaging mining operations, coordinating teams, meeting production goals

Mining Safety professionals focus on maintaining safety standards, conducting training, and ensuring regulatory compliance within mining environments. In contrast, Mining Supervisors oversee daily mining operations, manage personnel, and ensure productivity. While both roles require safety certifications and work in similar environments, their core responsibilities differ significantly, with Mining Safety emphasizing safety and compliance, and Mining Supervisors concentrating on operational management.

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Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing

Hanover, NM • On-site

$52/hr

Per diem, Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Construction Safety Manager - Night Shift

???? Location: Chino Mine | Silver City, NM

???? Duration: 2 Weeks (Start: 8/3)

???? Type: 1099 Contractor

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Compensation & Schedule

???? Pay Rate: $52/hr

⏱️ Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours

???? Per Diem: $150/Day (7 Days Per Week)

???? Completion Bonus: $150/month

???? Pay Frequency: Weekly

???? Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Monday-Saturday | 6x12s

???? Approximately 72 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a critical two-week shutdown and equipment replacement project at an active mining facility in Silver City, NM.

This role will provide dedicated night-shift safety oversight for the removal and replacement of a primary gyratory crusher. The project involves demolition, heavy crane and rigging operations, mechanical equipment installation, energy isolation, confined space hazards, elevated work, and contractor coordination within an active mining environment.

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced mining safety professional who understands the pace and complexity of shutdown/outage work and is comfortable overseeing high-risk heavy industrial activities under MSHA requirements.

Required Qualifications

✔ Current MSHA Part 48 Training

✔ OSHA 30 Certification

✔ Current First Aid/CPR Certification

✔ Mining safety experience

✔ Shutdown and/or outage experience

✔ Heavy rigging and crane operations experience

✔ Strong Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous-energy control experience

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Crusher replacement or fixed-plant mining equipment experience

⭐ Primary gyratory crusher experience

⭐ Heavy mechanical equipment installation experience

⭐ Critical lift and complex rigging experience

⭐ Mining plant maintenance or mill shutdown experience

⭐ CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing
  • Provide dedicated night-shift safety oversight throughout the crusher replacement outage
  • Maintain a highly visible field presence during all high-risk work activities
  • Monitor demolition and removal of existing crusher components
  • Oversee heavy crane, rigging, lifting, and material handling operations
  • Support safe installation, alignment, and assembly of the new primary gyratory crusher
  • Monitor mechanical equipment installation and commissioning support activities
  • Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and stored-energy isolation procedures
  • Monitor confined space entry and permit-required activities
  • Oversee work-at-height and fall protection requirements
  • Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, permits, and pre-task plans
  • Monitor contractor compliance with MSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements
  • Conduct routine inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation as needed
  • Maintain required safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
  • Coordinate closely with field supervision, craft personnel, and contractors throughout the outage
Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

  • MSHA Part 48 Requirements
  • Mining & Fixed-Plant Safety
  • Shutdown & Outage Safety Management
  • Primary Gyratory Crusher Replacement
  • Heavy Industrial Demolition
  • Crane & Heavy Rigging Operations
  • Critical & Complex Lift Planning
  • Mechanical Equipment Installation
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Stored & Hazardous Energy Isolation
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Work at Heights & Fall Protection
  • Fixed Mining Equipment & Material Handling
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Commissioning & Startup Safety Awareness
What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, field-focused mining safety professional who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced shutdown environment and confidently oversee high-risk activities during a critical equipment replacement.

Success in this role requires strong knowledge of MSHA requirements, heavy rigging and crane operations, LOTO, confined space, and work-at-height hazards, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple contractors and craft teams during a demanding 12-hour night-shift schedule.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

If you have experience directly related to this project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including your mining and shutdown/outage experience and specific activities you have supported (e.g., MSHA-regulated facilities, crusher replacements, fixed-plant equipment, heavy rigging, critical lifts, crane operations, LOTO, confined space, mechanical equipment installation, or commissioning).

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.