Safety Inspector

This position is located at Marshall County Coal Resources in Cameron, West Virginia. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals for an experienced level mining position and is assigned to the underground mining operations.

This position maintains an effective safety program and rapport with safety representatives from government agencies and other organizations. This position would report to the Safety Director of the mine.

Pay Type: Salary

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Conducts mine inspections and accident investigations
• Provides recommendations to prevent unsafe or hazardous conditions from reoccurring
• 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
• Suggest proper personal protective devices for 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 standard compliance notification
• Calibrates safety testing instruments and maintains records
• Updates task training and annual refresher training files
• Hazard train 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 due date for abatement
• Faxes copy of citations to corporate safety

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of related experience in mine operations, electrical or safety experience, preferred
• Associates Degree in Industrial Health and Safety, preferred
• May require MSHA Instructor, Underground Mine Foreman, Fireboss, First-Aid, Dust and Noise Sampling Certification

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Must possess effective verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Must possess basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Requires thorough knowledge of coal mining operations; including but not limited to safety, welding/fabrication, production, maintenance, economics, equipment usage, and staff utilization
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Those interested must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications and successfully complete industry approved training courses.
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Schedule and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work on heights
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & paid vacation