Mine Safety and Environmental Coordinator

NAES•Bremond, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Safety and Environmental Coordinator is responsible for fostering and strengthening the NAES safety culture at the Walnut Creek Mine by developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and environmental compliance programs. This role requires a strong understanding of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations, risk management principles, and safety leadership. Primary responsibilities include implementing safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, delivering safety training to employees and contractors, supporting environmental compliance activities, and administering the site's safety programs. The coordinator serves as a key resource to site leadership, promoting continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.

Requirements

Strong passion for regulatory safety standards, reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated leadership in mine safety, applying extensive knowledge of MSHA regulations, industry best practices, and risk management principles to strengthen safety performance across industrial mining operations.
Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA Part 48 and OSHA regulations, with experience implementing proactive safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety.
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs for employees, contractors, and other site personnel.
Proficient in conducting incident investigations, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to identify contributing factors and implement effective corrective actions.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools used to evaluate safety performance and compliance trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote accountability, and foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis.
MSHA Blue Card – MSHA Approved (IS) Instructor certification.
MSHA Surface Certification.
MSHA Dust Certification – Gravimetric Sampling.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to develop, enhance, and administer new miner and annual refresher training programs while providing site-specific safety training resources.
Administer the MSHA Part 48 training program, ensuring compliance while using data and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop and deliver engaging safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors while continuously improving training methods and materials.
Identify and implement alternative training resources and instructional approaches as needed.
Effectively respond to complex safety situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and empathy.
Champion the site's Guardians of Safety Program and promote employee engagement in proactive safety initiatives.
Conduct incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
Participate in workplace inspections and audits, analyzing findings to identify trends and drive continuous improvement at the site and regional levels.
Facilitate and mentor Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams, present findings to leadership, and support implementation of corrective actions and best management practices.
Promote accountability by recognizing positive safety behaviors and addressing behaviors that increase organizational risk.
Serve as the primary site liaison during MSHA inspections by interpreting regulations, responding to citations, and leveraging knowledge of site operations, historical data, and hazard trends.
Maintain required safety records and documentation while ensuring contractor compliance with regulatory, insurance, and company requirements.
Coach and mentor supervisors and mine personnel on safety leadership, regulatory compliance, documentation, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Support the Environmental Manager by assisting with water and soil sampling, monitoring permit boundaries, and completing other environmental compliance activities as assigned.
Build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization while promoting strict adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support safe, compliant, and efficient mine operations.