Safety Inspector- Blacksville Mine

Position Summary

• Examines areas of the mine or surface to maintain a safe work environment. Confers with management representatives to advise of hazards. Participates in the investigation and review of all serious accidents, disabling injuries, fatalities and major disasters. Maintains an effective safety program and rapport with safety representatives from government agencies and other organizations.

Target Responsibilities

• Conducts mine inspections and accident investigations. Provides recommendations to prevent unsafe or hazardous conditions from recurring. Maintains a violation log and report file.
• Conducts dust sampling and noise level readings. Maintains appropriate results data.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety codes, laws and regulations.
• Provides first aid and ambulance service for injured mine personnel.
• Inspects first aid stations, supplies, and equipment. Restocks as necessary.
• Suggests proper personal protective devices for the employees.
• Maintains and controls SCSRs on mantrips as well as other vehicles and storage stations. Conducts 90 day inspections.
• Conducts MSHA required noise surveys. Submits MSHA required reports and health standards compliance notification.
• Calibrates safety testing instruments and maintains records.
• Updates task training and annual refresher training files.
• Hazard trains visitors, contractors, vendors, or other company personnel before they enter the mine.
• Travels with Federal and State mine inspectors throughout the mine, documenting findings and reporting them to Mine Management. Records citations issued and date due for abatement. Faxes copy of citations to corporate safety.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma with specialized training or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree in Industrial Health and Safety is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 -7 years of related experience in mine operations, electrical or safety experience is preferred.
• Requires thorough knowledge of coal mining operations; including safety, welding and fabrication, production, maintenance, economics, equipment usage and staff utilization.
• May require MSHA Instructor, Underground Mine Foreman, Fireboss, First Aid and Dust and Noise Sampling certifications.
• Must possess effective verbal communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills.