Safety Supervisor

Westmoreland Mining LLC•Craig, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Safety Supervisor is responsible for implementing work-site safety processes supporting corporate safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement. This role helps ensure operations remain in compliance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements, company standards, and contractual obligations by coaching employees on health and safety expectations, reviewing work practices, conducting training, record-keeping. The Safety Supervisor partners with site leadership to ensure safety actions align with business and corporate safety objectives. This position may provide day-to-day direction, oversight, and guidance to assigned staff, hourly personnel, or contractors, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
Minimum five (5) years of experience leading safety in mining or heavy civil construction operations.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
MSHA Instructor certification, or ability to obtain one within 3 months required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license through the duration of employment.
Must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance provider.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Clear written and verbal communication; able to coach and influence at all levels.
Collaborative and team-oriented
Leadership and accountability; comfortable addressing unsafe behaviors and reinforcing expectations.
Comfortable with public speaking and communicating with both front-line personnel and site leadership.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Surface Mine Foreman Certificate Preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe and healthy workplace by supporting and helping enforce applicable MSHA requirements, site rules, and company Health and Safety Programs.
Partner with project leadership and operations/maintenance teams to identify hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend practical controls for mining and reclamation activities on the project site.
Implement and communicate corporate safety initiatives, coach employees and supervisors on current program requirements and safe work practices.
Verify work is performed in compliance with MSHA regulations, contractual obligations. and company standards through field observations, inspections, and document reviews.
Lead or support incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and investigations; document findings, track corrective actions, and verify closeout.
Maintain and improve safety training materials for mining and reclamation project operations; coordinate delivery of training materials and maintain required training records.
Demonstrate and promote compliance with the Company Code of Conduct and support a respectful, compliant, and safety-focused work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.