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Website U.S. Department of Labor
Job Description:
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) works to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improve and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The agency develops and enforces safety and health rules for U.S. mines and provides technical, educational and other types of assistance to mine operators.
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts a variety of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of mining operations, mills, preparation plants and related facilities. Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations. Serves as the MSHA spokesperson and authority on mine safety and health. Gives advice and assistance relating to those mines, systems, and processes for which safety and health issues and solutions are undetermined, or where common practices have not been effective at pinpointing and resolving problems. Provides technical advice and guidance to mine operators to help them solve problems and comply with mine safety and health requirements. Assists mine operators in the planning of modifications to improve and/or correct deficiencies in the operation such as selecting and installing new equipment, and changing materials or methods. Promotes safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, mine rescue competitions, and related activities. Counsels and instructs mine operators and workers on appropriate safety and health procedures, practices, and techniques. Testifies at judicial hearings regarding notices of violations and orders of withdrawal.
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
- Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Job Details:
Company: U.S. Department of Labor
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Other
Job Location: Boise, ID, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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