Safety Tech

Iron Senergy; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Schedule (4 ON / 4 OFF)

Job summary

Iron Senergy is seeking a Safety Tech to lead the respirable dust sampling program in our Waynesburg operation. The role supports a 3-shift, 7-day-a-week continuous mine by ensuring MSHA compliance and safe, efficient dust control practices.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mining, a safety-related degree, and PDM certification or the ability to obtain it. Strong communication with MSHA and operations is essential for ongoing safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of safety principles and mining laws/regulations.
• Minimum 4 years mining experience.
• PDM certification or ability to obtain certification.
• MSHA instructor card or ability to obtain certification.
• PA Assistant Mine Foreman or PA Mine Foreman certification (or ability to obtain within six months).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the operation’s respirable dust sampling program and health programs per MSHA rules.
• Collects respirable dust samples and maintains compliance with MSHA regulations.
• Uses PDM and gravimetric dust pumps to submit samples for designated occupations.
• Maintains respirable dust sampling instruments.
• Trains miners on Mine Ventilation plan dust requirements, PPE, and sampling procedures.
• Maintains relationships with MSHA and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluates dust control measures and communicates changes to operations.
• Monitors dust records to ensure MSHA compliance.
• Keeps up with MSHA rules and assists with cost-effective compliance.

Skills

Mining experience

Safety principles

Basic computer skills

Education

BS Degree in Safety Management or related field

MSHA instructor certification

PA Mine Foreman Certification (or ability to obtain within six months)

Tools

PDM (Personal Dust Monitor)

Gravimetric dust pumps

Job description

Founded in 2020, Iron Senergy is an independent energy company committed to the highest operational standards in the production of coal and energy. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, our company is built on a foundation of safety, quality, technology, innovation and integrity. Our longwall mining operation located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania is anchored by a team of some of the hardest working miners in the industry. Our team has extensive experience operating in the coal and energy industry with our leadership having over 100 years of combined experience.

We take pride in responsibly creating tomorrow’s energy today, and we remain keenly focused on growing our current coal and natural gas operations while actively pursuing investments and the development of renewable energy. We believe we will be the reliable strategic partner of tomorrow’s energy suppliers and remain committed to being one of the safest and most respected energy producers in the world.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Safety Tech is to facilitate the company’s respirable dust sampling program in accordance with the MSHA respirable dust regulations. All aspects of the position should contribute to a safe, efficient, and profitable, 3 shifts /day, 7 day a week continuous mining operation.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates the operation’s respirable dust sampling program and health programs in accordance with the MSHA respirable dust regulations.
• Works with operations management and safety staff to effectively collect respirable dust samples and maintain compliance.
• Uses the PDM (Personal Dust Monitor) and gravimetric dust pumps to collect and submit all required respirable dust samples for DO’s (Designated Occupations), ODO’s (Other Designated Occupations), DA’s (Designated Areas) and DWP’s (Designated Work Positions) as required by MSHA.
• Maintains all respirable dust sampling instruments.
• Assists in providing training to miners as required on Mine Ventilation plan respirable dust requirements and parameters, PDM usage, dust sampling requirements, PPE and equipment operator’s best practices for reducing their exposure to respirable dust.
• Maintains an effective respirable dust sampling program and relationship with MSHA and other government agency representatives.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of dust control measures on sections.
• Identifies and communicates to operations management and safety staff any procedural or equipment changes to improve respirable dust compliance.
• Monitors and audits required shift dust record books and other records established in the MSHA dust regulations to ensure compliance.
• Remain current with newly promulgated rules and regulations and Program Policy Letters, from MSHA or other regulatory agencies and assist operations with understanding and complying with them in the most efficient cost-effective manner possible that obtains the most value for the safety of the miner.
• Conduct all work activities in compliance with Federal and State laws and Company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

Job Specific and/or Technical Skills Required

Thorough understanding of the principles of safety, federal and state laws as they relate to mining, occupational health regulations as they apply to the mining industry and basic computer skills.

Required: Minimum 4 years Mining Experience

Preferred: BS Degree in Safety Management or related field

PDM certification (or ability to obtain certification)

MSHA limited or unlimited instructor card (or ability to obtain certification)

PA Assistant Mine Foreman or PA Mine Foreman Certification (or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire)

Benefits

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Schedule (4 ON / 4 OFF)

Iron Senergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.