Industrial Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

1) Purpose of Role

The Industrial Safety Coordinator serves as the primary MSHA-focused safety representative for assigned active mine-site work. This role supports safe execution by monitoring compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and contractor/mine-site requirements; coordinating with mine management and contractors; conducting inspections and training; and promoting a proactive safety culture. While the role may support industrial or construction scopes where needed, the primary scope is mine-site safety coverage and MSHA readiness.

2) Scope & Decision Rights

Provide field-based safety coordination for assigned active mine sites and mine-related industrial projects. Partner with contractors, mine management, GTI leadership, and site personnel to verify worker readiness, review JHAs/SWPs/permits, support pre-job planning, and maintain required safety documentation. The role may recommend corrective actions, stop or pause work when an imminent safety concern exists, and escalate compliance gaps, missing training/credentials, or recurring unsafe conditions to appropriate leadership.

3) Essential Duties and Standards

Owns:

MSHA-focused site safety coverage: conduct routine inspections, identify hazards, verify controls, and monitor compliance with MSHA requirements, company policies, and contractor/mine safety standards.

Contractor safety readiness: conduct site inductions/orientations, verify worker qualifications, certifications, and training records, and coordinate with mine management on access or clearance concerns.

Job-planning safety review: participate in pre-job planning and risk assessments; review JHAs, SWPs, permits, and field conditions before work begins or changes.

Safety training and communication: deliver safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and safety meetings that are clear, practical, and relevant to mine-site conditions.

Safety documentation: maintain accurate incident reports, inspection records, training logs, safety meeting minutes, and corrective-action records.

Incident response support: investigate workplace incidents/near misses, determine root causes, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.

PPE, safety equipment, and hazardous materials support: manage or monitor PPE/safety equipment availability and use, and verify proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Supports:

Development, implementation, and monitoring of safety programs across assigned mine, industrial, and construction scopes, with mine-site coverage as the priority.

Management advisement on compliance issues, risk trends, proactive controls, and evolving MSHA/OSHA or other applicable regulatory requirements.

Safe work execution by coaching employees and contractors on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and site expectations.

Recommends/Prepares:

Corrective actions, refresher training, or process changes based on inspections, incident trends, audit findings, or contractor performance.

Documentation and trend summaries for leadership, mine management, or contractor coordination meetings.

Improvements to orientation, toolbox talk, emergency drill, inspection, or training-record workflows.

Escalates:

Imminent danger, serious hazards, unsafe work practices, or repeated noncompliance.

Missing or expired MSHA/site-specific training, certifications, qualifications, or other access-readiness concerns.

Incidents, near misses, regulatory concerns, hazardous material issues, or PPE/safety equipment gaps requiring management action.

4) Critical Competencies (must demonstrate)

Mine-site safety & compliance: MSHA regulatory knowledge; mine-site hazard recognition; health and safety regulatory compliance; safety inspections/audits; JHAs, SWPs, permits, and risk assessments; contractor safety requirements.

Incident, emergency & environmental controls: incident reporting/investigation ; root cause analysis; corrective-action tracking; emergency response coordination; industrial hygiene awareness; hazardous material handling/storage/disposal oversight; PPE and safety equipment control.

Training, documentation & systems: safety training; toolbox talks; contractor orientations/site inductions; training-record verification; safety meeting documentation; Procore or similar construction documentation system use.

Field leadership & communication: clear communication with contractors, mine management, crews, and GTI leaders; strong organization and documentation habits; practical coaching; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

5) Qualifications

Required:

OSHA 30-hour training card.

MSHA certification/qualification with at least 3 years of mine-site safety experience.

Strong knowledge of MSHA standards and other applicable safety regulations.

First Aid/CPR certification.

Ability to conduct inspections, deliver training, investigate incidents, and maintain accurate safety records.

Strong communication, training, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.

Understanding of Procore or similar project documentation systems.

Preferred:

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Bachelors degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field.

Work environment & physical requirements:

Regular active mine-site and construction/industrial site visits, including outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Occasional travel between project sites.

Must be able to wear required PPE, navigate active mine/construction zones, lift up to 50 lbs., and stand/walk for extended periods.

6) Performance Measure Buckets

MSHA and site compliance readiness: inspections completed, access/training concerns resolved, compliance gaps escalated, and documentation available for review.

Hazard control and risk reduction: hazards identified, controls verified, JHAs/SWPs/permits reviewed, and corrective actions closed.

Training and contractor readiness: orientations, toolbox talks, training records, and qualification checks completed accurately and on time.

Incident response and corrective action quality: investigations completed, root causes documented, and corrective/preventive actions followed through.

Safety culture and stakeholder coordination: practical field coaching, strong communication with contractors/mine management, and visible support of safe work practices.

Documentation reliability: inspection records, incident reports, training logs, meeting minutes, and safety equipment/PPE records maintained accurately.

7) Employee Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance (employee-only coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Sick Time