Safety Coordinator

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

JOB LOCATION

Skyline Mine

Responsibilities Include

• Plans, directs, and monitors all mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance activities for the underground mine, surface facilities, and rail loadout. Administers and oversees compliance with all applicable MSHA, state, and company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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, ensure compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinates accident, incident, and near miss investigations and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Provides leadership and coordination during safety incidents and emergencies, including responding to incident notifications, directing initial response efforts, coordinating investigations, communicating with management and regulatory agencies as necessary, and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Maintains availability to respond to safety-related incidents and operational needs on a 24/7 basis.
• Maintains all required MSHA records, reports, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts new miner, annual refresher, task, contractor, and regulatory training programs.
• Acts as the primary liaison with MSHA inspectors and regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Provides guidance and support to mine management, supervisors, and employees regarding safety standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates mine safety performance metrics and develops programs to continuously improve safety results.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities, mine rescue support, evacuation drills, and emergency response planning.
• Reviews proposed operational changes, equipment modifications, and projects to ensure safety and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and programs that support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Conducts safety meetings and promotes employee engagement in safety initiatives throughout the operation.
• Collaborates with mine management to establish safety goals, priorities, and performance standards.

Responsibilities Include

• Plans, directs, and monitors all mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance activities for the underground mine, surface facilities, and rail loadout. Administers and oversees compliance with all applicable MSHA, state, and company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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, ensure compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinates accident, incident, and near miss investigations and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Provides leadership and coordination during safety incidents and emergencies, including responding to incident notifications, directing initial response efforts, coordinating investigations, communicating with management and regulatory agencies as necessary, and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Maintains availability to respond to safety-related incidents and operational needs on a 24/7 basis.
• Maintains all required MSHA records, reports, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts new miner, annual refresher, task, contractor, and regulatory training programs.
• Acts as the primary liaison with MSHA inspectors and regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Provides guidance and support to mine management, supervisors, and employees regarding safety standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates mine safety performance metrics and develops programs to continuously improve safety results.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities, mine rescue support, evacuation drills, and emergency response planning.
• Reviews proposed operational changes, equipment modifications, and projects to ensure safety and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and programs that support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Conducts safety meetings and promotes employee engagement in safety initiatives throughout the operation.
• Collaborates with mine management to establish safety goals, priorities, and performance standards.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Demonstrated successful safety leadership experience in underground coal mining.
• Minimum of ten years of coal mining experience, with significant experience in underground mining operations.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Mining Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA regulations, underground coal mining practices, and safety management systems.
• Current Utah Mine Foreman Certification preferred.
• MSHA Approved Instructor Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and safety audits.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and safety management software are preferred.

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Mine Manager

About Us

Wolverine Fuels, LLC is a leading producer of high-quality, clean-burning coal, serving markets worldwide. We are deeply committed to excellence and sustainability in the Western US power generation industry and export markets. Headquartered in central Utah, we employ over 1100 individuals and indirectly support hundreds of additional jobs in our communities. Collectively, our sites boast an annual productive capacity of approximately 11 million tons of thermal coal.

Safety isn't just a PRIORITY it's a CORE VALUE

At Wolverine, our primary core value is the well-being of our people. They are the heart of our operation and their safety is paramount. We go above and beyond to create a safe work environment, fostering a culture of awareness and prevention. Wolverine is consistently one of the industry's safest mining operations and is regularly recognized with national mine safety awards.

We are proud of these achievements, but our true measure of success is the well-being of our team. Together, we will continue to lead the way in creating a safe and secure environment for all. Safety is not just what we do-it's who we are.