Itmann #5 - 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 in the 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.  Owns required respirable dust monitoring program.

Target Responsibilities


* Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement


* 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 a working knowledge of safety codes, laws and regulations.


* Provides first aid and ambulance service for injured mine personnel during designated on call periods.


* Inspects first aid stations, 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 and storage stations.

Conducts 90-day inspections.

Conducts MSHA required noise surveys.

Submits MSHA required reports and health standards compliance notification.


* Calibrates safety testing instruments and maintains records.

Collect CPDM Data and maintain records.


* Updates task training and annual refresher training files.


* Hazard trains 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 date due for abatement

Requirements


* High School diploma, college degree 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.


* Must possess or be willing to obtain MSHA Instructor, Underground Mine Foreman/Fireboss, First Aid and Dust and Noise Sampling certifications.


* Strong effective verbal communication skills.


* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and willingness to learn new software as needed.

5+ years of underground mining experience or related industrial safety.