Industrial Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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.

· Bachelor’s 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