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

EICC is hiring an MSHA Trainer/Project Manager to expand its mine-safety training capacity and support Iowa mine operators. The role delivers MSHA training, develops safety programs, provides compliance guidance, and manages statewide training initiatives and industry partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• 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 safety priorities
• Research and implement statewide initiatives, such as a Surface Mine Safety Academy, mobile training unit, and small-mine support programs
• Develop and deliver new training initiatives including:
• Inspection readiness
• Contractor safety and site-specific hazard orientation
• Workplace examination and hazard-recognition training
• Drone applications for mine safety, inspection, and mapping
• Remote mine-site first aid and emergency response
• Reclamation-related safety education
• Simulation-based mobile equipment and powered haulage training
• Conveyor, crusher, plant, and maintenance safety programs
• Maintain current MSHA instructor certification and regulatory knowledge
• Properly complete MSHA Form 5000-23 and all required EICC documentation
• Ensure compliance with MSHA State Grant Program SOPs, including:
• Training/Funding Request Forms (Part 1 & Part 2)
• Student Registration Forms
• Student Course Evaluations
• Summary of Student/Instructor Evaluations
• Maintain accurate training records and distribute required forms to partner colleges
• Provide consistent statewide support to Iowa mines, especially small operators and new sites
• Assist mine operators with compliance questions, training plan reviews, and documentation organization
• Partner with industry partners to ensure adequate training capacity
• Coordinate with EICC EMS faculty on emergency response training development
• Assist with recruitment and retention of students and industry partners
• Engage Iowa community colleges in MSHA grant outreach, collaboration, and training delivery
• Maintain professionalism in all instructional and industry environments
• Communicate effectively with students, mine operators, contractors, and community college partners
• Use email and computer technology to manage training schedules, documentation, and communication
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• •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
• • 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