Safety Trainer

The Opportunity

The Safety Trainer develops, delivers, and evaluates safety training programs for mining employees, contractors, and supervisors. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across surface or underground mining operations. Trainers teach hazard recognition, emergency response, safe equipment operation, and regulatory standards such as MSHA requirements. Safety Trainers work closely with operations management, environmental health and safety teams, maintenance departments, and frontline crews to reduce accidents and improve workplace safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new-hire orientation and mandatory safety training programs.
• Deliver refresher training required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
• Teach safe work procedures for mining equipment, explosives handling, confined spaces, fall protection, lockout/tagout, ventilation, and hazard communication.
• Lead classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and hands-on practical exercises.
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, training manuals, and instructional materials.
• Coordinate annual refresher and specialized safety courses.
• Ensure all training complies with MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, attendance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare materials and records for inspections and audits.
• Stay current on changes in mining safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Assist with job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Recommend corrective actions and preventive safety measures.
• Support emergency preparedness drills and mine rescue training.
• Monitor workplace safety trends and identify areas needing additional instruction.
• Mentor employees on safe work practices.
• Evaluate trainee performance and comprehension.
• Provide coaching and corrective guidance when unsafe behaviors are observed.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety accountability.
• Schedule training sessions and coordinate with department supervisors.
• Track certifications and renewal dates.
• Prepare reports on training effectiveness and compliance metrics.
• Manage training equipment, simulators, and audiovisual systems.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–7 years of mining, industrial safety, or heavy equipment operational experience.
• Experience in surface mining, underground mining, quarrying, or mineral processing operations.
• Prior safety instruction or workforce training experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining best practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
• Familiarity with adult learning methods and instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of mining operations and equipment.
• Understanding of hazard identification and risk management.
• Familiarity with ventilation, blasting, electrical safety, and heavy equipment procedures.
• Ability to use learning management systems and training software.
• Recordkeeping and compliance documentation skills.