SAFETY MANAGER

Wolverine Fuels, LLC; Scofield (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Fuels, LLC seeks an experienced Mine Safety Leader for the Skyline Mine. You will plan, direct, and monitor all safety, health, and regulatory compliance activities across underground and surface operations, promoting an injury-free culture.

You will lead safety management systems, conduct inspections, coordinate investigations, and provide 24/7 response during incidents. A ten-year coal mining background and MSHA compliance expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of coal mining experience with underground focus.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, mining engineering, industrial hygiene, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA regs and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and monitors mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance for the underground mine and surface facilities.
• Leads safety and health management systems to promote an injury-free workplace and culture.
• Conducts regular underground and surface inspections, audits, and observations for hazards and compliance.
• Coordinates accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and develops corrective actions.
• Provides leadership during safety incidents and emergencies and 24/7 incident response readiness.
• Maintains MSHA records, reports, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Develops and conducts miner and refresher training programs; acts as liaison with MSHA inspectors.
• Guides management and employees on safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors safety metrics and develops programs to improve results.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness, mine rescue support, and evacuation drills.
• Reviews operational changes to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develops policies and programs to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Conducts safety meetings and promotes employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Collaborates with management to set safety goals, priorities, and performance standards.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

MSHA Regulations

Underground Coal Mining

Training & Instruction

Incident Investigation

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety

Mine Foreman Certification

MSHA Instructor Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Safety Management Software

Job description

Recruiting Agency Notice: The Company manages its recruiting activities internally and is not engaging outside recruiting firms, staffing agencies, or headhunters for this position. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact our hiring team or submit candidate resumes. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement will not be eligible for placement fees, and inquiries regarding recruiting services will not receive a response.

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.

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