Itmann #5 - Safety Inspector

Core Natural Resources; Itmann (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Natural Resources, Inc. is seeking a Safety Inspector for the Itmann #5 Mine in Itmann, WV. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, conducting inspections, and advising management on hazards.

Responsibilities include dust and noise monitoring, accident investigations, and enforcing MSHA regulations. Candidates should have 5+ years of underground mining safety experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground mining safety experience.
• Thorough knowledge of coal mining operations and safety.
• MSHA Instructor, Underground Mine Foreman/Fireboss, Dust & Noise sampling certifications desired.
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mine inspections and accident investigations with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain a dust sampling and noise level data record and report findings.
• Remain current on safety codes, laws and MSHA regulations.
• Provide first aid and assist during on-call periods for injured personnel.
• Calibrate safety testing instruments and maintain related records.
• Lead hazard training for visitors, contractors, and company personnel.

Skills

Mine safety

Accident investigation

Dust sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Position Title

Safety Inspector – Itmann #5

Location

Itmann #5 Mine – Itmann, WV

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.