Independent Contractor - MSHA Consultant

About the role

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Independent Contractor to join our EHS Consulting practice. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience advising Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements, including interpretation and application of applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice and recommendations on matters related to mine health and safety with an emphasis on the safety program, policy, and procedures areas.
• Affords assistance in implementing National and District level health and safety policies with responsibility for the safety program areas.
• Maintains oversight and support for the interpretation or implementation of new or revised safety policies or procedures and offers assistance with compliance.
• Offers expert technical assistance with the identification of known and/or potential safety hazards.
• Analyzes and suggests revisions of plans submitted by mines for their compliance with current rules and regulations.
• Prepares and conducts safety-related training courses explaining MSHA policy and procedures.

Requirements

Independent Contractors must reside in the U. S. and be legally authorized to perform services within the United States. To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise providing safety consulting, regulatory advisory, auditing, and training services to commercial or industrial clients.
• Past history of providing independent safety consulting services within consulting and/or complex corporate environments.
• Extensive experience advising Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements, including interpretation and application of applicable regulations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate health/safety aspects of mining industry operations and processes.
• Knowledge of applicable MSHA federal, state, and local rules and regulations with the ability to educate, train, and mentor on the applications and impacts on operations.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.

Skills

Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials. Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels. Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise. Understanding of sales, marketing, and business finance concepts/applications. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform required services.

Benefits

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Periodic travel to customer sites and/or industry and training events may be required based on assignment.