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Safety Inspector

Position Summary

Examines areas of the mine or surface to maintain a safe work environment. Confers with management representatives to advise of hazards. Participates inthe 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 aworking knowledge of safety codes, laws and regulations.

Provides first aid and ambulance service for injured mine personnel. Inspects first aidstations, 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 andstorage stations. Conducts 90 day inspections. Conducts MSHA required noise surveys. Submits MSHA required reports and health standards compliance notification. Calibrates safety testing instruments andmaintains records.

Updates task training and annualrefresher training files.

Hazard trains visitors, contractors, vendors, or other company personnel before theyenter 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 copyof citations to corporate safety.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma with specialized training or equivalent isrequired. Associates Degree in Industrial Health and Safety is preferred.

Must possess related experience in mine operations, and or related safety experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

5-7 of underground mining experience or related industrial safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

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