Health & Safety Specialist

Reports To: Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment within a mining operation. This position ensures compliance with MSHA regulations, delivers required safety training, conducts incident investigations, and supports occupational health and industrial hygiene initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in mine safety and regulatory compliance while promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate MSHA-required safety training for employees and contractors.
• Maintain active MSHA Blue Card certification and training records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company health and safety requirements.
• Serve as an MSHA compliance resource and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in and lead incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring and occupational health initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and safety-related documentation.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in health and safety programs.
• Support emergency response planning and preparedness activities.

Qualifications

Required

• 5-10 years of mining safety experience.
• MSHA Blue Card holder.
• Extensive knowledge of MSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety training and safety program administration.
• Incident investigation experience, including root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Mine Rescue Team training and participation experience.
• Additional safety certifications related to mining, occupational health, or industrial hygiene.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of mine health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze incidents, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a mining environment, including surface and underground locations as required.
• Ability to perform field inspections and access active work areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

This description is designed to attract an experienced mining safety professional with strong MSHA compliance expertise, training capability, and practical field experience.