Safety Advisor

General Accountability and Summary 

The Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting a proactive and high-performing safety culture. Embedded within the Owner’s Construction Management team, this role works closely with contractors, supervisors, and site personnel to ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements. 

As a trusted field presence, the Safety Advisor leads by example, reinforces safety expectations, and actively engages workers to identify and mitigate hazards before they lead to incidents. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct routine field inspections, audits, and observations to monitor compliance with the site-specific Health & Safety Management Plan 

• Lead daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and new worker orientations 

• Identify unsafe behaviors, conditions, and emerging trends, driving corrective action in real time 

• Coordinate with contractors to verify JSAs, permits, and hazard controls are in place for all workfronts 

• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions 

• Liaise with the Owner, EPCM, and contractors to ensure alignment on safety systems and expectations 

• Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and readiness activities 

• Promote a culture of safety ownership at all levels of site operations 
   

Skills & Competencies 

Technical Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and heavy construction safety standards 

• Experienced in hazard identification, field auditing, and incident investigation protocols 

• Skilled in evaluating work permits, JSAs, confined space, fall protection, and hot work programs 

Leadership Competencies: 

• Confident and credible field presence, with a coaching-oriented mindset 

• Effective communicator able to drive buy-in from both workers and supervisors 

• Committed to continuous improvement and risk prevention in dynamic work environments 

Experience, Qualifications & Education 

• 8+ years of field safety experience on mining, industrial, or heavy civil projects 

• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent field-based training 

• Previous experience supporting Owner or EPCM teams preferred 

• MSHA and/or OSHA certification required 

Position Dynamics 

• Internal Relationships:   Operational Management Team, Project Managers, Project Services, Engineers 

• External Relationships: Mining Companies, Contractors, Vendors, Engineering Consulting Firms, government & regulatory, and personnel from other companies. 

• Application Documents: résumé & cover letter.