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... Officer or Safety Manager. Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. MSHA Part 48 Surface Miner training and working knowledge of MSHA regulations, including mine safety requirements ...

... Safety Officer or Safety Manager. โ€ข Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. โ€ข MSHA Part 48 Surface Miner training and working knowledge of MSHA regulations, including mine safety ...

Review site-specific safety plans, mine safety plans, emergency response plans, hazard ... Officers, Safety Coordinators, and field safety personnel. * Works closely with Operations, Human ...

Review site-specific safety plans, mine safety plans, emergency response plans, hazard ... Officers, Safety Coordinators, and field safety personnel. * Works closely with Operations, Human ...

Review site-specific safety plans, mine safety plans, emergency response plans, hazard ... Officers, Safety Coordinators, and field safety personnel.Works closely with Operations, Human ...

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How much do mine safety officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for mine safety officer in the United States is $32.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mine safety officer?

Mine Safety Officers are professionals responsible for ensuring that mining operations comply with safety regulations and standards. They conduct inspections, assess risks, and implement safety protocols to protect miners and prevent accidents. Their duties also include training staff on safety practices, investigating incidents, and keeping up-to-date with legal requirements. By promoting a safe working environment, Mine Safety Officers help minimize hazards and contribute to the overall efficiency of mining operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a mine safety officer?

To thrive as a Mine Safety Officer, you need a solid understanding of mining operations, safety regulations, and risk assessment, typically backed by a degree in mining engineering or occupational health and safety, along with relevant certifications. Familiarity with safety management systems, incident reporting tools, and compliance software is crucial for monitoring and enforcing safety standards. Strong attention to detail, leadership, and effective communication skills help drive a safety culture and ensure clear instruction to diverse teams. These skills and qualities are essential to minimize hazards, prevent accidents, and maintain regulatory compliance in high-risk mining environments.

What challenges do mine safety officers face when implementing new safety protocols on-site?

Mine Safety Officers often encounter resistance to change from workers who are accustomed to established routines. Effective communication and training are crucial to ensure that all team members understand the reasons behind new protocols and how these changes improve overall safety. Additionally, officers must stay updated with evolving regulations and ensure compliance across diverse teams, which can involve coordinating with supervisors, engineers, and external auditors. Balancing regulatory requirements with operational productivity is another common challenge in this role.

What is the difference between Mine Safety Officer vs Mine Safety Supervisor?

AspectMine Safety OfficerMine Safety Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA 30-hour, MSHA training, safety certificationsSimilar certifications, often with additional supervisory training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at mining operations, focusing on safety complianceOversees safety at multiple sites or shifts, supervising safety staff
Role FocusEnsuring safety regulations are followed, conducting inspectionsManaging safety teams, implementing safety programs

The Mine Safety Officer primarily focuses on compliance and safety inspections, while the Mine Safety Supervisor oversees safety teams and manages safety programs. Both roles require similar certifications and work in mining environments, but the supervisor has a broader managerial scope.

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What states have the most Mine Safety Officer jobs?

States with the most job openings for Mine Safety Officer jobs include:

Infographic showing various Mine Safety Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,818 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Senior Mine Safety Specialist [4000K6]

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is looking for "Great People Who Lead" at all levels in the organization. ย Are you a talented professional ready to deliver real value to clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment? ย ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value.

ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management.ย  We help clients improve their operations.ย  ย 

Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers.ย  Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prosidianย for more information.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Senior Mine Safety Specialist (SCA Code: -) in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level department of the US Govt. concerned with the US' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.ย  The Agency's Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA) provides leadership and Senior Managers with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the Agency's policies and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security, cyber security, emergency management, environment, safety, health, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary.ย  As the Agency Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO), the EA Office supports priorities for maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the US' energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and supporting The Agency's 17 National Laboratories.ย 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide technical and administrative support a "check and balance" function by objectively: 1) observing and reporting on the performance of Federal and contractor organizations' implementation of security and safety policies and programs, 2) applying enforcement actions to contractor organizations for poor performance in adhering to legally enforceable security and safety requirements, and 3) developing and delivering security and safety training programs that reflect best practices and lessons learned from EA independent assessments to enhance workforce performance.ย  This includes technical expertise to perform the effort for a full scope of oversight program and support activities for the enforcement and training programs in the areas of safeguards and security; cyber security; emergency management; and environment, safety, and health; as well as general and cross- cutting support.

This is a Engagement Team addition to the project.ย  Senior Mine Safety Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for CLIN 1000: Management And Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time And Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related To General And Cross-Cutting Support]ย 

Qualifications

The Senior Mine Safety Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. ย Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Education:ย  For a position where a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree can substitute for five years of relevant commercial or government experience.ย  A degree must be from an accredited college or university.ย  Applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, in the field of mining safety/engineering.ย 

Experience:ย  Applicant must have at least 15 years of relevant experience in mine safety.ย  The experience must include health and safety programs under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.ย  The applicant must have broad experience in mine safety areas such as ground control,ย  ventilation, operation of diesel equipment underground, noise programs, mine emergency response, underground communications, personnel accountability and training, mine personal protective equipment and underground signage.ย 

The applicant must have experience in assessing mine safety.ย  Applicant must have knowledge of the Agency Missions, sites, facilities, operations, and organizational roles and responsibilities.ย  Applicant must have a good understanding of Agency mission objectives and an ability to help line management identify solutions to complex problems.ย 

Applicant must have a demonstrated ability to develop effective and concise reports and presentations (verbal and written) that are understandable to a senior management audience.ย  The position requires an individual with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment and with changing schedules.ย 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

  • U.S.ย  Citizenship Required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.ย ย 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"ย  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward i...


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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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