Director - Safety

Warrior Met Coal Inc•Brookwood, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director – Safety is responsible to provide oversight and guidance to operations and safety management regarding compliance with Warrior Met Coal Safety Policies, federal and state mining laws. The position ensures compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and corporate standards and provides leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and performance.

Requirements

College degree with experience in engineering or safety or related discipline
Seven (7) years’ experience in underground coal mining industry
Minimum of two (2) - years’ experience as Operation/Production Supervisor
Certified Mine Foreman/Assistant Mine Foreman/Mine Examiner
Certified Alabama Mine Foreman/Fire boss or agreement to obtain the qualification at the next available testing opportunity.
Proficient computer skills, organization skills and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Works well with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition and risk reduction
Serve as a visible safety leader across all operations
Lead company hazard identification and risk assessment processes
Analyze injury trends, near misses, high-potential events, and exposure data
Examine surface and underground areas of the mine, records, citations and provide feedback and guidance to site management (Operations and Safety) regarding compliance with Warrior Met Coal Safety Policies, federal and state mining laws.
Evaluate citations in conjunction with Safety Manager for validity, gravity and provide guidance and direction on conferencing and contesting citations.
Evaluate citation conference sheets (completed by company personnel traveling with inspectors) for appropriate information.
Provide guidance and direction to Safety Managers.
Interaction with the Manager of Safety Awareness & Surface Safety to reduce and eliminate accidents and injuries.
Execute the company’s overall safety strategy and annual safety objectives
Other duties as directed by management.
Improve on safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action where required.
Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
Maintain a high level of safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
Attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions.
Maintain environmental awareness amongst the workforce by holding meetings and involving the environmental department in related subjects.
Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.
Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization.