Clinton Community College

MSHA Trainer/Project Manager

Job Category: S13

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's

Title:

CE Program Manager

Location:

Other, See Job Description

Salary: $79,000.00-$98,800.00/Year

Job Description

This full-time position is responsible for delivering 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
• Strong computer skills
• 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

• 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 environment for students and staff.

• Develop engaging classroom, virtual, and hands‑on training materials, including lesson plans, activities, and assessments.
• Evaluate and regularly update training to reflect MSHA requirements, industry needs, and emerging…