Mine Safety Leader: Injury-Free Culture Champion

Wolverine Fuels, LLC; Helper (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Fuels, LLC is seeking a seasoned Mine Safety Manager to oversee safety, health, and regulatory compliance for an underground coal operation and related facilities. The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, rigorous inspections, incident investigations, and training across the site.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of coal mining experience (underground preferred), MB knowledge of MSHA rules, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Underground coal mining safety leadership experience.
• Minimum of ten years coal mining experience with underground focus.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Mining Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and monitors all mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance activities for the underground mine, surface facilities, and rail loadout.
• Leads the mine's 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 and ensure compliance.
• Coordinates accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Provides leadership during safety incidents and emergencies, including rapid response and 24/7 availability.
• Maintains MSHA records, reports, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Develops and conducts miner training programs and regulatory training.
• Acts as liaison with MSHA inspectors and regulatory agencies.
• Guides management, supervisors, and employees on safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors safety performance metrics and develops improvement programs.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities and mine rescue support.
• Reviews proposed changes to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develops policies and programs for safe and efficient mining operations.
• Conducts safety meetings and promotes employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Collaborates to set safety goals and performance standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

MSHA regulations knowledge

Incident investigations

Training development

Regulatory liaison

Emergency response planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety

Mining Engineering

Industrial Hygiene

MSHA Approved Instructor Certification

Utah Mine Foreman Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Safety management software

Job description

Wolverine Fuels, LLC is seeking a seasoned Mine Safety Manager to oversee safety, health, and regulatory compliance for an underground coal operation and related facilities. The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, rigorous inspections, incident investigations, and training across the site.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of coal mining experience (underground preferred), MB knowledge of MSHA rules, and proven leadership.