Mine Safety Rescue & Training Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist to lead and deliver essential training for miners and to ensure rescue readiness across the mining industry.

The role includes classroom and underground instruction, safety course leadership, and equipment maintenance to support safe operations and effective emergency response. A valid PA driver's license is required, with a telework option possible up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Five years of underground mining experience, including one year of experience as a mine rescue instructor within the past five years; or five years of underground mining experience, including two years of experience as a member of a mine rescue team.

Responsibilities

• Rescue Training: Conduct classroom and underground instruction on mine rescue principles, gas detection, ventilation, fire response, and equipment procedures
• First Aid Instruction: Teach basic and refresher first aid courses covering wound care, shock management, burns, fractures, and patient transport
• Safety Courses: Lead annual safety and health training for various mining groups on regulations, hazards, evacuation, respiratory devices, and accident prevention
• Equipment Maintenance: Repair, test, and calibrate mine rescue vehicles, breathing apparatus, gas detectors, communication tools, and related equipment
• Emergency Response: Remain on call for deployment to mine emergencies and provide technical assistance, rescue support, and equipment readiness
• Record Management: Maintain accurate records for training, equipment inventories, class attendance, testing schedules, and regulatory notifications

Skills

Mine rescue training

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist to lead and deliver essential training for miners and to ensure rescue readiness across the mining industry.

The role includes classroom and underground instruction, safety course leadership, and equipment maintenance to support safe operations and effective emergency response. A valid PA driver's license is required, with a telework option possible up to 3 days per week.