MSHA Trainer & Safety Program Lead (Remote)

EICC; Iowa; Remote; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & vacations

Holidays off

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending

Professional development

Employee discounts

EICC assistance program

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges seeks an MSHA Trainer/Project Manager to deliver Part 46 and Part 48 training, develop new safety programming, and assist mine operators with compliance and education across Iowa. The role combines instruction, technical assistance, and project management in a statewide scope.

This full-time, mostly remote position requires regular travel to mine sites and partner colleges. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Be current on the applicable New Miner and Annual Refresher training.
• Minimum 3 years verifiable mining experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful completion of an MSHA -accepted instructor training course, or ability to complete the course within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations, standards, and training requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel statewide as needed for training delivery and mine site support.

Responsibilities

• Instruct MSHA Part 46, Part 48A, and Part 48B courses in accordance with MSHA-approved training plans.
• Deliver New Miner, Annual Refresher, site-specific, and task training.
• Provide short-topic safety refreshers and specialized courses (e.g., electrical safety, haulage equipment, PPE, silica dust hazards).
• Use interactive instructional methods including videos, role play, case studies, and hands-on demonstrations including virtual reality simulations.
• Ensure student learning outcomes are achieved and documented.
• Evaluate and record student performance; provide regular feedback.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment for students and staff.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

New Miner Refresher

Mining experience

MSHA instructor

Driver's license

Statewide travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges seeks an MSHA Trainer/Project Manager to deliver Part 46 and Part 48 training, develop new safety programming, and assist mine operators with compliance and education across Iowa. The role combines instruction, technical assistance, and project management in a statewide scope.

This full-time, mostly remote position requires regular travel to mine sites and partner colleges. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and