MSHA Education & Training Specialist I

Utah State University; Price (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking an MSHA Certification and Training Specialist to bridge Utah's mining industries with USU’s workforce development programs. This Education Specialist I will coordinate MSHA safety training statewide, deliver instruction, and manage grant-funded projects across Utah.

The role includes curriculum development, operator consultations, and aggressive outreach to recruit mine operators and workers while maintaining compliance with MSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
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Responsibilities

• Training Delivery and Instruction — 40%: Plan, organize, schedule, and deliver MSHA safety training; prepare and deliver refresher and new miner trainings per CFR Parts 48 and 46; conduct workshops and on-site training; ensure compliance and assessments.
• Curriculum Maintenance and Operator Consultation — 30%: Evaluate and develop MSHA-related safety curriculum; consult with mine operators; develop MSHA-approved training plans.
• Recruitment, Outreach, Reporting, and Grant Performance — 30%: Recruit operators and workers statewide; meet grant program goals; travel statewide; submit progress reports; maintain records and MSHA instructor certification.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruction delivery

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MSHA instructor certification

MSHA electrical certifications

Job description

Utah State University is seeking an MSHA Certification and Training Specialist to bridge Utah's mining industries with USU’s workforce development programs. This Education Specialist I will coordinate MSHA safety training statewide, deliver instruction, and manage grant-funded projects across Utah.

The role includes curriculum development, operator consultations, and aggressive outreach to recruit mine operators and workers while maintaining compliance with MSHA regulations.