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Position Summary

Participates in direct contact with Management, coordinates MSHA and OSHA safety program; makes inspections and conducts safety training; and performs related duties as required. DOT inspections, files setup, repair logs, and field observations would be included in the duties. 50% Paperwork /Office duties and 50% field time would be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain minimal company exposure to lawsuits by keeping abreast of legislations affecting HR. Advise and train management and monitor company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all existing governmental, labor and legal reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).

• Ensures that OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met along with all federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules are observed in all facilities.

• Identify health and safety hazards and determine proper courses of action to mitigate hazards; conduct accident investigations and identify unsafe conditions and practices; analyze situations accurately and adopt timely and effective recommendations; interpret safety and environmental laws and regulations; plan and present safety training programs; write policies and procedures pertaining to safety issues including Independent Contractor Contract; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Develops health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitors safety compliance to reduce risks. Maintains contingency plans, including fire prevention, and procedures for controlling hazardous spills in accordance with government regulation and insurance company requirements.

• Monitors policies and establishes inspection schedules with all DOT and non-DOT equipment, which may include but not limited to heavy equipment, burners, and any other mining equipment accessible by personnel out in the field.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Essential Skills

• Must be able to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily. • Company commitments often demand timely, innovative thinking and actions. • Requires well-developed communication skills and the ability to maintain positive and cooperative working relationships • Must have excellent judgment, leadership and communication skills. • Must exhibit creativity and innovation in problem solutions; must be broadly focused and able to manage multiple efforts concurrently. • Ability to understand and follow instructions and to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work with a variety of skilled, unskilled, professional, and administrative personnel. • Demonstrated ability to coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. • Solid Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accident prevention and industrial safety practices related to the assigned division; safety and occupational health laws and procedures (i.e. TX OSHA and Texas Labor Code, or another state’s equivalent); Job Description Safety Manager Page 3 methods of assessing safety hazards and controls; hazardous materials storage and transfer procedures; emergency preparedness activities; record-keeping practices; basic First Aid; CPR. • Must have knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and FMCSR acts, preferably with a OSHA 501 or MSHA Certification • Minimum 5 years experience in a Safety Management position on the Construction industry preferred. • Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred. • Knowledge of employment law and other government compliance regulations.

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