Mine Safety and Health Administration; MSHA) Trainer​/Project Manager

Position Title Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Trainer/Project Manager

Job Category S13

Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title CE Program Manager

Location Other, See Job Description

This full-time position is responsible for delivering Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) Part 46 and Part 48 training, developing new safety programming, and supporting statewide mine operators through education, compliance guidance, and project management. The MSHA Trainer/Project Manager will expand EICC’s MSHA training capacity by providing instruction, technical assistance, and specialized safety solutions aligned with the goals of the MSHA State Grant Program.

This position offers a strong work–life balance with statewide travel as needed to support mine sites, community colleges, and partner organizations. Training may be delivered in-person, virtually, or onsite at mining facilities.

This position will be primarily remote with frequent travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Be current on the applicable New Miner and Annual Refresher training
• Minimum 3 years verifiable mining experience within the last 5 years
• Successful completion of an MSHA
  -accepted instructor training course, or ability to complete the course within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations, standards, and training requirements
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel statewide as needed for training delivery and mine site support

• Current MSHA Approved Part 48 Instructor (“Blue Card”) for both:
  • Surface mining (Subpart
    
    B)
  • Underground mining (Subpart
    
    A)
• Mine safety training experience (surface, underground, quarry, sand & gravel, dredging, or contractor safety)
• Experience developing or delivering MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training
• Experience with site‑specific or task training curriculum development
• Experience with OSHA , industrial safety, or contractor orientation programs
• Experience with drone safety applications, simulation‑based training, or emergency response instruction

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and job‑specific tools
• Lifting up to 50 pounds to a height of three feet
• Ability to perform duties related to mine site environments including lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching, and handling with varying frequencies
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to having the ability to lift audio‑visual equipment out of a vehicle for on‑site training (weight amount will vary depending on training), stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb, push, pull, carry, demonstrate safety procedures

$79,000.00-$98,800.00/Year

• Instruct MSHA Part 46, Part 48A, and Part 48B courses in accordance with MSHA
  -approved training plans.
• Deliver New Miner, Annual Refresher, site‑specific, and task training.
• Provide short‑topic safety refreshers and specialized courses (e.g., electrical safety, haulage equipment, dredging operations, PPE , silica dust hazards).
• Use interactive instructional methods including videos, role play, case studies, and hands‑on demonstrations including virtual reality simulations.
• Ensure student learning outcomes are achieved and documented.
• Evaluate and record student performance; provide regular feedback.
• Maintain a safe instructional…