Safety Specialist

Job Description

• Implementation of safety policies at underground and surface locations.
• Frequent job observations and safety audits with all employees.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company policy, by frequently inspecting work areas.
• Participate in accident investigations and review to eliminate cause.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs to reduce accidents and violations.
• Conduct respirable dust sampling surveys to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Keep mine management updated on federal and state law.
• Accompany state and federal inspectors during their inspections and ensure violations are abated in allowed time.
• Frequent instruction of training classes for employees.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• WV UG miner’s certification required.
• WV mine foreman certification or assistant mine foreman certification preferred.
• MSHA certified in respirable dust sampling required.
• MSHA Certified Instructor required.
• Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state mining laws, policies, and procedures required.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation, roof control/ground control, drainage, and other related areas required.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point required.

Required Skills

• Accident investigation
• Accompany inspectors
• Dust sampling
• Federal laws
• Safety audits
• State laws
• Training