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

124 S. Main St. Suite 2, Maquoketa, lA 52060

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.

Excellent benefits package:

• Administrative salaried staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 20 daysof vacation, 14 days sick, 2 days of personal time. In addition to paid holidays off, including a week in December.
• Summer Fridays off – shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage
• Retirement plan with 9.44% employer contribution (IPERS or TIAA option), employees contribute 6.29%, plus additional retirement options
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Professional development and education reimbursement benefits
• State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, etc. Employee Assistance Program

To be considered for this position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. EICC is unable to sponsor employment visas.

• 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

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