Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist
About The Position
The Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection develops and delivers training for miners and helps maintain mine rescue equipment, facilities, and emergency readiness. The position prepares miners and rescue teams for safe operations and effective emergency response through classroom and underground instruction, first aid courses, and safety and health training. The specialist also repairs, tests, and calibrates rescue and safety equipment; remains on call for deployment to mine emergencies; provides technical assistance and rescue support; and maintains training, equipment, attendance, testing, and regulatory records. This is full-time employment, normally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework of up to three days per week may be available, subject to requirements and change. Candidates new to Commonwealth employment start at an annual salary of $73,692.
Requirements
- Five years of underground mining experience, including one year of experience as a mine rescue instructor within the past five years; or five years of underground mining experience, including two years of experience as a member of a mine rescue team.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct classroom and underground instruction on mine rescue principles, gas detection, ventilation, fire response, and equipment procedures.
- Teach basic and refresher first aid courses covering wound care, shock management, burns, fractures, and patient transport.
- Lead annual safety and health training for mining groups on regulations, hazards, evacuation, respiratory devices, and accident prevention.
- Repair, test, and calibrate mine rescue vehicles, breathing apparatus, gas detectors, communication tools, and related equipment.
- Remain on call for deployment to mine emergencies and provide technical assistance, rescue support, and equipment readiness.
- Maintain accurate records for training, equipment inventories, class attendance, testing schedules, and regulatory notifications.
Benefits
- Part-time telework may be available, up to three days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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