Safety Technician

Position Summary

• Oversees compliance with applicable Federal and State Regulations pertaining to fire fighting and evacuation, compliance with self-contained self-rescuer storage, emergency fire drills, escapeway drills and required SCSR training at the mine.
• Responsible for management and installation of all lifeline of underground installations.

Target Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Training for employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Clean and repack units following training.
• Maintains records in accordance with regulations.
• Coordinates and participates in the inspection of SCSR caches in the mine and records maintenance.
• Advises management of required SCSR checks.
• Performs manufacturer required checks of SCSRs in compliance with State and Federal Regulations every 90 days.
• Oversees installation of SCSR caches at required locations in the mine, documents locations on required maps and notifies management and all underground employees of the locations.
• Schedules and maintains records of mandated quarterly Fire Drills for all underground employees and assures documentation of such is in order.
• Prepares and maintains all SCSR training units.
• Schedules quarterly escapeway drills for all sections, sections being installed/removed, rehabilitation sites and ensures documentation is compliant.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Degree in Industrial Health and Safety or Engineering preferred.
• Recipient of miner's certificate and possess enough skills to transport themselves into areas of the mine that have been pre-shift examined.
• Requires knowledge of facility operations.
• Certification as a State and Federal Instructor is desired and possess certifications in First Aid.
• Be knowledgeable of gas detection devices.
• Must possess effective verbal communication skills
• Must possess effective computer skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills