Site Safety Professional / Safety Manager & LOTO Officer
Elko, NV
Full Time
Experienced
Position Title: Site Safety Professional – Safety Manager / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Officer
Company: Exceed Safety
Work Environment: Industrial / Construction / Mining Operations
Reports To: Project Management / Site Leadership
Position Summary
Exceed Safety is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Safety Professional to provide on-site safety management, contractor oversight, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) coordination.
The selected professional will be responsible for auditing contractor safety practices, ensuring compliance with applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and FM's established safety program, and supporting the protection of BBA personnel working on-site.
This position will also play a critical role in reviewing, developing, and implementing site-specific safety procedures, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring effective coordination between FM, the General Contractor (GC), and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety Management & Contractor Oversight
The assigned Safety Professional will be expected to provide:
The primary objective of this position is to establish a proactive and coordinated approach to contractor safety management and hazardous energy control. The Safety Professional will help ensure that all contractors operate in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and FM's safety program while protecting BBA personnel and supporting safe, efficient project operations.
Company: Exceed Safety
Work Environment: Industrial / Construction / Mining Operations
Reports To: Project Management / Site Leadership
Position Summary
Exceed Safety is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Safety Professional to provide on-site safety management, contractor oversight, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) coordination.
The selected professional will be responsible for auditing contractor safety practices, ensuring compliance with applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and FM's established safety program, and supporting the protection of BBA personnel working on-site.
This position will also play a critical role in reviewing, developing, and implementing site-specific safety procedures, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring effective coordination between FM, the General Contractor (GC), and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety Management & Contractor Oversight
- Conduct routine safety audits and inspections of contractors and subcontractors to verify compliance with applicable MSHA regulations and FM safety requirements.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure safe work practices are consistently implemented.
- Evaluate existing safety programs, policies, and procedures to identify potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide recommendations to optimize site safety performance based on industry best practices and professional experience.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing new safety procedures and corrective actions.
- Support the safety and well-being of BBA personnel and all individuals working within assigned project areas.
- Participate in site safety meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and safety planning discussions.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and coordinate corrective actions with responsible parties.
- Document safety observations, inspection findings, and recommendations for improvement.
- Communicate safety concerns and compliance issues to project leadership in a timely manner.
- Review FM's existing draft LOTO procedure and assist with revisions to ensure effective implementation.
- Coordinate with FM and the General Contractor to identify and eliminate gaps between their respective LOTO programs and procedures.
- Review the project's rolling three-week look-ahead schedule to identify upcoming activities requiring hazardous energy control.
- Determine which LOTO procedures, equipment-specific isolation sheets, and supporting documentation are required before scheduled work begins.
- Identify missing, incomplete, or outdated LOTO procedures and coordinate their development or revision with appropriate personnel.
- Verify that equipment-specific LOTO documentation addresses applicable hazardous energy sources and isolation requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, equipment owners, and project management to ensure LOTO responsibilities and procedures are clearly established.
- Verify that authorized personnel understand and follow approved LOTO procedures before performing applicable work.
- Participate in pre-task planning and coordination meetings involving equipment shutdowns, maintenance, commissioning, and other activities requiring energy isolation.
- Assist with field verification of LOTO implementation and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
- Maintain documentation of LOTO reviews, identified gaps, corrective actions, and procedure updates.
- Review existing site safety procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce operational risks.
- Collaborate with FM, BBA, the General Contractor, and subcontractors to develop practical and effective safety procedures.
- Assist in establishing standardized safety practices across contractors working on the project.
- Participate in hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and pre-task planning activities.
- Provide technical guidance on hazard recognition, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
- Support ongoing improvements to the site's overall safety culture and performance.
- 10 years+ experience in mining
- Previous experience as a Safety Manager, Site Safety Professional, Safety Consultant, or LOTO Coordinator in an industrial, construction, mining, or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable MSHA safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with hazardous energy control and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Experience conducting contractor safety audits and compliance inspections.
- Ability to review and develop safety procedures, equipment-specific LOTO documentation, and corrective action plans.
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment, hazardous energy sources, and isolation methods.
- Ability to interpret construction schedules and identify upcoming safety and LOTO requirements.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple contractors, project managers, and site leadership.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.
- MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training, as applicable to the project.
- OSHA 510 or OSHA 511.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent safety certification.
- Experience with industrial commissioning, equipment isolation, and multi-contractor LOTO coordination.
- Experience developing site-specific safety management procedures and contractor safety programs.
The assigned Safety Professional will be expected to provide:
- Contractor Safety Audits: Regular inspections and documented findings identifying compliance concerns and recommended corrective actions.
- Safety Program Review: Evaluation of existing FM safety procedures with recommendations for improvements.
- LOTO Gap Analysis: Identification of discrepancies between FM and General Contractor hazardous energy control requirements.
- Three-Week Look-Ahead Review: Ongoing identification of upcoming activities requiring LOTO procedures and equipment-specific isolation documentation.
- LOTO Procedure Development Support: Assistance in reviewing and coordinating the completion of missing or incomplete procedures.
- Safety Coordination: Regular communication with FM, BBA, contractors, and project leadership regarding safety expectations and concerns.
- Corrective Action Tracking: Documentation and follow-up of identified safety and LOTO deficiencies.
The primary objective of this position is to establish a proactive and coordinated approach to contractor safety management and hazardous energy control. The Safety Professional will help ensure that all contractors operate in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and FM's safety program while protecting BBA personnel and supporting safe, efficient project operations.
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