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SAIIA

Site Safety Manager

Joseph City, AZ

... mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our ... Manages contractors' safety programs and training; recommends changes as necessary for compliance.

SAIIA

Site Safety Manager

Joseph City, AZ

... mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our ... Manages contractors' safety programs and training; recommends changes as necessary for compliance.

SAIIA

Site Safety Manager

Joseph City, AZ

... mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our ... Manages contractors' safety programs and training; recommends changes as necessary for compliance.

Knife River Corporation

Safety Specialist

Magna, UT · On-site

Manages tracking software, where applicable, for accurate and timely safety data input and ... Ability to learn and grow in this safety role in the mining and construction industry. * Must ...

Sibanye Stillwater

Safety Manager

Columbus, MT · On-site

$142K - $158K/yr

Vast knowledge of underground mining operations, mine ventilation systems, underground safety ... Risk Management principles. * Degree in Safety, occupational health or its equivalent from an ...

Sibanye Stillwater

Safety Manager

Columbus, MT · On-site

$142K - $158K/yr

Vast knowledge of underground mining operations, mine ventilation systems, underground safety ... Risk Management principles. * Degree in Safety, occupational health or its equivalent from an ...

Lonmin

Safety Manager

Columbus, MT

Vast knowledge of underground mining operations, mine ventilation systems, underground safety ... Risk Management principles. * Degree in Safety, occupational health or its equivalent from an ...

Greenlight Resources

Safety Manager

Tijeras, NM

$105K - $125K/yr

Mining / Aggregates What You Will Do: Reporting to the Safety Director and working closely with ... Manage compliance with safety standards and oversee field verification of critical controls

Clifford Jacob Forging Company

Safety Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

... the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for ... We're currently looking for a Safety Manager to join the team! Why Join Us? In addition to being ...

Clifford Jacob Forging Company

Safety Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

... the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for ... We're currently looking for a Safety Manager to join the team! Why Join Us? In addition to being ...

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$150K - $165K/yr

... mining, processing, maintenance, and contractor operations. The successful candidate will be a ... Health & Safety Management Systems · Develop, implement, and maintain the site Health & Safety ...

Jerritt Canyon

Health & Safety Manager

Elko, NV · On-site

The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining ... The Opportunity The Health & Safety Manager serves as a key leader and trusted advisor to site ...

Jerritt Canyon Gold

Health & Safety Manager

Elko, NV · On-site

The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining ... The Opportunity The Health & Safety Manager serves as a key leader and trusted advisor to site ...

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How much do mining safety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining safety manager in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Mining Safety Manager typically collaborate with other departments to improve workplace safety?

A Mining Safety Manager works closely with departments such as operations, engineering, and human resources to identify potential hazards, develop safety protocols, and ensure compliance with regulations. They lead safety meetings, coordinate training sessions, and often facilitate incident investigations with cross-functional teams. Effective collaboration helps create a culture of safety, encourages open communication, and ensures that safety initiatives are integrated into daily mining operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mining Safety Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mining Safety Manager, you need an in-depth understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, mining operations, and risk assessment, often backed by a degree in safety management or a related field. Familiarity with safety management systems, incident reporting software, and certifications such as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills are critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing hazards, and fostering a culture of safety in high-risk mining environments.

What are Mining Safety Managers?

Mining Safety Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and ensuring the health and safety of workers and operations at mining sites. They develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Their role also includes investigating incidents, providing safety training, and fostering a culture of safety among employees. Mining Safety Managers play a critical role in minimizing workplace hazards and preventing accidents in the mining industry.

What is the difference between Mining Safety Manager vs Mining Safety Supervisor?

AspectMining Safety ManagerMining Safety Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA, MSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalentOSHA, MSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOversees safety programs at multiple sites or operationsSupervises safety activities at specific sites or shifts
ResponsibilitiesDevelops safety policies, manages safety teams, ensures complianceMonitors daily safety practices, enforces safety procedures
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by mining companies, industry-wideTypically found within the same companies, more operational

While both roles focus on safety, the Mining Safety Manager has a broader strategic and managerial role, overseeing safety programs across multiple sites, whereas the Mining Safety Supervisor handles daily safety supervision at specific locations. Both require similar certifications and are integral to mining safety operations.

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Site Safety Manager

SAIIA

Joseph City, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC will be supporting a multi-year project near Joseph City, Arizona. This project will safeguard public health and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. With many new job opportunities available, come be a part of this important project today!

NOW HIRING:  Onsite Safety Manager

Position Summary: The Safety Manager is responsible for but not limited to supporting project site crews and Safety Specialists by visiting project sites, assessing the project site for unsafe work conditions, and working with project managers, project site supervision and safety personnel to properly control and minimize risks and hazards to protect employees, subcontractors and the customer. 

Location & Travel Details: This is an onsite position, based at our project site in the Joseph City, AZ area.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).


Responsibilities

  • Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety and environmental related risks.  

  • Develops project site specific safety plan, EAP (Emergency Action Plan) and training for project sites. 

  • Visits active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with project site specific safety plans, and local, state and federal regulations. 

  • Documents unsafe work conditions, safety hazards and health hazards. 

  • Works with project management, site supervision and craft workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related findings on project sites. 

  • Determines corrective or preventative measures where necessary and follows up to ensure corrective and preventive measures are implemented.  

  • Manages contractors’ safety programs and training; recommends changes as necessary for compliance. 

  • Audits orientation and annual safety training records for compliance.

  • Conducts investigations of accidents and injuries through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections, carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and project site specific gear. 

  • Recommends appropriate disciplinary action when safe work practices and policies are violated by employees and subcontractors. 

  • Provides updates to the Project Manager, Director of Safety and Executive staff on a regular basis. 

  • Ensures all required records and reports are up to date, accurate and submitted to comply with all internal processes, local, state, and federal regulations. 

  • Ensures project sites have the appropriate safety equipment. 

  • Manages Safety Specialists at project sites where assigned. 

  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety. 


Qualifications

  • 5-7 years construction safety managerial experience or equivalent combination of training and related experience.  

  • Experience and/or training in Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics preferred.  

  • Knowledge of and experience with OSHA, MSHA and EPA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures for construction and mining safety.  

  • Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally. 

  • Ability to communicate and train effectively. 

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  

  • Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decisions. 

  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously. 

  • Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact and with all levels of the company at project sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies. 

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

  • Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the Safety Specialists to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements. 

  • Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance on regular basis. 

  • Responsible for professional development of Safety Specialists. 

  • Communicates and acts with a team-oriented mentality.  

  • Ensure positive morale and engagement of employees.  

  • Communicates and adheres to Company vision and values. 

  • Assist in employee recruitment, performance management, promotions, retention, and termination activities. 

Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. Exposure consists of hot and cold temperatures and/or wet/humid conditions.  

  • The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 

  • The employee regularly works in precarious places. 

  • The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. 

  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines. 

  • OSHA 10- and 30-Hours Construction Certifications 

  • OSHA Construction Authorized Inspection.  

  • CSP, GSP, CHST, or STSC Preferred 

  • First Aid /CPR/AED Instructor Certification  

Educational Requirements:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related discipline preferred. 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years construction safety managerial experience or equivalent combination of training and related experience.  

  • Experience and/or training in Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics preferred.  

  • Knowledge of and experience with OSHA, MSHA and EPA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures for construction and mining safety.  

  • Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally. 

  • Ability to communicate and train effectively. 

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  

  • Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decisions. 

  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously. 

  • Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact and with all levels of the company at project sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies. 

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

  • Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the Safety Specialists to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements. 

  • Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance on regular basis. 

  • Responsible for professional development of Safety Specialists. 

  • Communicates and acts with a team-oriented mentality.  

  • Ensure positive morale and engagement of employees.  

  • Communicates and adheres to Company vision and values. 

  • Assist in employee recruitment, performance management, promotions, retention, and termination activities. 

Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. Exposure consists of hot and cold temperatures and/or wet/humid conditions.  

  • The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 

  • The employee regularly works in precarious places. 

  • The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. 

  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines. 

  • OSHA 10- and 30-Hours Construction Certifications 

  • OSHA Construction Authorized Inspection.  

  • CSP, GSP, CHST, or STSC Preferred 

  • First Aid /CPR/AED Instructor Certification  

Educational Requirements:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related discipline preferred. 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase...

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