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SAFETY COORDINATOR

JOB LOCATION: Skyline Mine

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinates and supports all mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance activities for the underground mine, surface facilities, and rail loadout.

• Supports the mine safety and health management systems to promote an injury-free workplace and a strong safety culture.

• Conducts regular underground and surface inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards, verify compliance, and assist with corrective action follow-up.

• Assists with accident, incident, and near miss investigations, including Taproot root cause analysis methodologies, and tracks corrective actions.

• Maintains required MSHA records, reports, training documentation, and compliance records.

• Coordinates and conducts new miner, annual refresher, task, contractor, and other required training programs.

• Works closely with MSHA inspectors and regulatory agencies during inspections and compliance activities.

• Provides guidance and support regarding safe work practices, hazard recognition, and regulatory requirements.

• Tracks safety performance metrics and assists with improvement initiatives.

• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities, evacuation drills, emergency response planning efforts, and mine rescue readiness activities.

• Conducts safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.

• Coordinates and administers the Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program, including facilitator training and employee engagement activities.

• Assists with maintenance and verification of underground monitoring systems, controls, and gas-detection instrumentation.

• Collaborates with mine management and supervisors to support safety goals and compliance efforts.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in coal mining, industrial safety, or a related field.

• Experience in underground coal mining operations is preferred.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, Mining Technology, Mining Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground coal mining practices.

• Current Utah Mine Foreman Certification preferred.

• MSHA Approved Instructor Certification preferred.

• Mine Rescue Team experience preferred.

• Current First Aid/CPR Instructor certification preferred.

• Familiarity with underground monitoring systems, controls, and gas-detection instrumentation preferred.

• Experience administering Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and conducting facilitator training preferred.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and safety training programs preferred.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to walk long distances underground and on surface mine facilities.

• Ability to lift and carry safety equipment and training materials.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and self-contained self-rescuers, as required.

• Ability to work in underground mining environments that may be wet, dusty, noisy, and confined.

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Mine Manager

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The Company manages its recruiting activities internally and is not engaging outside recruiting firms, staffing agencies, or headhunters for this position. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact our hiring team or submit candidate resumes. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement will not be eligible for placement fees, and inquiries regarding recruiting services will not receive a response.