Safety Technician

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Frequent job observations and safety contact with all employees.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company policy, by frequently inspecting work areas.
• Participate in accident investigations and review to eliminate cause.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs to reduce accidents and violations.
• Conduct noise and respirable dust sampling surveys to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Preparation, distribution, calibration of Personal Dust Monitors (PDMs)
• Keep mine management updated on federal and state law.
• Accompany state and federal inspectors during their inspections and ensure violations are abated in allowed time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Knowledge of accident prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state mining laws, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation, roof control/ground control, drainage and other related areas.
• Skilled with computer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mine foreman certification or Assistant mine foreman certification (preferred).
• MSHA certified in respirable dust and noise sampling (preferred).
• MSHA Certified Instructor (preferred).
• MSHA PDM maintenance and calibration certified (preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician (preferred).