Construction Safety Representative

ABOUT WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. We design and deliver lasting solutions for the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, environment, industry, resources, and energy sectors. With over 80,000 talented professionals globally, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

POSITION OVERVIEW

WSP is seeking a seasoned Construction Safety Representative (CSR) to provide comprehensive, field-level safety oversight during the construction of major mining infrastructure (including processing plants, shafts, tailings facilities, and haul roads).

In this role, you will act as the vital "eyes and ears" of the project owner on-site. You will monitor safety compliance, validate contractor hazard analyses, manage incident risk vectors, and ensure absolute adherence to regulatory standards (MSHA and OSHA). If you are a courageous safety leader who thrives in heavy industrial environments and can stand firm against production pressures to protect workers, we want you on our team.

Your Impact

1. Contractor Oversight & Safety Auditing

• Plan Review: Audit and validate contractor health and safety management plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and high-risk work packages.
• Field Inspections: Conduct rigorous daily field inspections across heavy civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical mining construction zones.
• Metric Tracking: Monitor contractor lagging indicators (e.g., TRIR, Lost-Time Injury Rates) alongside proactive leading indicators (e.g., near-miss reporting and safety training efficacy).

2. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all active construction blocks strictly abide by federal (MSHA/OSHA), state, and specialized mining safety regulations.
• High-Risk Oversight: Directly oversee critical, high-risk mining construction activities, including heavy lifting, deep excavations, explosives handling, and confined space entries.
• Risk Elevation: Maintain a dedicated project risk register, elevating critical, unmitigated field risks directly to the asset owner's home office.

3. Leadership, Incident Resolution & Culture

• Culture Building: Model and foster an active, interdependent culture of safety that treats incident prevention as a primary project value rather than a bureaucratic checklist.
• Incident Investigation: Lead independent investigations into significant near-misses or site accidents, verifying root causes and enforcing corrective action plans.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate and participate in contractor safety alignment meetings, daily toolboxes, and joint project leadership safety forums.

Who You Are

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Industrial EHS: 7–10+ years of dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) experience on large-scale industrial or heavy civil projects.
• Mining Focus: Minimum 3–5 years working specifically on surface or underground mining construction sites.
• Methodology Expertise: Deep understanding of mining infrastructure construction methods (e.g., shaft sinking, processing facilities, structural steel assembly).
• Framework Proficiency: Expert proficiency tracking structural metrics like TRIR, DART, and JSA compliance frameworks.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Conflict Resolution: Strong conflict resolution skills with the backbone to stand firm against contractor production pressures when safety is compromised.
• Emotional Resilience: High emotional intelligence and resilience to balance and influence the various work mentalities found in heavy labor environments.
• Physical & Environmental Fit: Capability to walk, climb, and audit extensive industrial sites in extreme West Texas weather conditions.
• Travel: Willingness to work in remote environments under a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) or rotation-based schedule.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Certifications: MSHA Certification (Current) and OSHA 30/SST required.
• Professional Designations: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) highly preferred.
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (equivalent field experience will be considered).
• CMSP – Certified Mine Safety Professional.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation packages and project-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
• Group retirement savings plans.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning within a global network.