Coordinator- Health and Safety

About the role

All teammates are required to work in a manner that exemplifies the "Warrior Way" - Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, Responsibility. Mining positions may be required to work various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We provide a generous compensation and benefits package, including incentive plans, 401(k) match, paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care - all of which start the day you join the team! The Coordinator - Health and Safety is responsible to provide oversite and direction to the safety supervisors that have been assigned to perform noise and dust sampling. In addition, the position is responsible for monitoring compliance with Warrior Met Coal Safety Policies, federal and state mining laws and providing direction and feedback to site management with emphasis on respirable dust and noise compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety supervisors assigned to perform noise and dust sampling.
• Perform site visits and audits with emphasis on respirable dust and noise compliance.
• Provide guidance to the safety supervisors under their direction and Warrior Met employees regarding
• Warrior Met Coal Safety Policies/Best Practices, federal and state mining laws to improve safety/health with
• emphasis on respirable dust and noise compliance.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and correct undesired behaviors through coaching and mentoring.
• Accompany Federal or State Inspectors during their inspections as needed.
• Evaluate health citations received for appropriate information to contest/litigate citations.
• Analysis of safety and compliance data to identify trends related to respirable dust and noise.
• Communicate with the Director of Compliance and Safety Managers to help maintain continuity within WMC
• regarding safety and compliance activity with emphasis on respirable dust and noise compliance.
• Help explore and develop programs and/or policies with emphasis on respirable dust and noise compliance.
• This role is primarily an underground position.

Requirements

• Preferred competencies - Bachelor's degree in engineering/safety or comparable work experience, underground coal mining supervisory experience.
• Required Competencies: Five (5) years' experience in underground coal mining industry. Certified Alabama Mine Foreman/Fire boss or agreement to obtain the qualification at the next available testing opportunity.
• Certified MSHA instructor for surface and underground, or agreement to obtain the qualification at the next available testing opportunity. Proficient computer skills - ability to type reports, save documents, send emails, etc.
• Proficient organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate staff scheduling. Works well with minimal direct supervision.
• Environment and Safety:
• 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.
• Physical Requirements - Surface and Underground Facilities:
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
• Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must be able to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Will need to walk through different areas of underground mines, plants or surface areas with different amounts of clearance and headroom with potential of working at extreme heights.
• Walking ability will be based on SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• Must be able to wear the required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
• Must be able to bend or stoop for a full work period because of varying work heights

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a Coordinator - Health and Safety at our mining facilities in Brookwood, Alabama. We expect this person to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

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