Location: Chino Mine | Silver City, NM
Duration: 2 Weeks (Start: 8/3)
Type: 1099 Contractor
Night Shift Safety Coverage
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
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.
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
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
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Provide dedicated night-shift safety oversight throughout the crusher replacement outage
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Maintain a highly visible field presence during all high-risk work activities
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Monitor demolition and removal of existing crusher components
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Oversee heavy crane, rigging, lifting, and material handling operations
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Support safe installation, alignment, and assembly of the new primary gyratory crusher
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Monitor mechanical equipment installation and commissioning support activities
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Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and stored-energy isolation procedures
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Monitor confined space entry and permit-required activities
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Oversee work-at-height and fall protection requirements
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Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, permits, and pre-task plans
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Monitor contractor compliance with MSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements
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Conduct routine inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
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Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation as needed
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Maintain required safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
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Coordinate closely with field supervision, craft personnel, and contractors throughout the outage
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
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MSHA Part 48 Requirements
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MiningFixed-Plant Safety
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ShutdownOutage Safety Management
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Primary Gyratory Crusher Replacement
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Heavy Industrial Demolition
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CraneHeavy Rigging Operations
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CriticalComplex Lift Planning
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Mechanical Equipment Installation
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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StoredHazardous Energy Isolation
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Confined Space Entry
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Work at HeightsFall Protection
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Fixed Mining EquipmentMaterial Handling
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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)Pre-Task Planning
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Incident InvestigationRoot Cause Analysis
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Contractor Safety Management
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CommissioningStartup Safety Awareness
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.
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.
