BC Assistant Coordinator- Safety

We are seeking an Assistant Safety Coordinator for our mining operations near Berry, Alabama. We expect this person to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

Who We Are:    

All teammates are required to work in a manner that exemplifies the “Warrior Way” - Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, Responsibility. Mining positions may be required to work various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We provide a generous compensation and benefits package, including incentive plans, 401(k), paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care.      

About the Role:    

The Assistant Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Safety Coordinator in the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Warrior Met Coal’s Safety and Risk Management System. This position provides leadership and direction to assigned safety personnel, supports operational risk reduction initiatives, ensures compliance with federal and state mining regulations, and serves as a key resource for site management regarding safety performance, risk management, respirable dust compliance, and occupational health programs.

The Assistant Safety Coordinator serves as a developmental leadership role within the Safety Department and assists with succession planning, organizational continuity, and the achievement of Blue Creek's safety objectives.

Leadership and Personnel Development

• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Safety Foreman and other assigned safety personnel.
• Coach, mentor, and develop safety personnel to improve technical and leadership competencies.
• Reinforce positive safety behaviors and address at-risk behaviors through coaching and mentoring.
• Assist with onboarding and development of new safety professionals.
• Support succession planning initiatives within the Safety Department.

Risk Management and Safety Performance

• Partner with Safety Coordinator and operational leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks.
• Support implementation of Blue Creek's Risk Management System and critical control programs.
• Conduct field audits, SAFER Walks, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in development and implementation of corrective actions to reduce risk exposure.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend actions to improve safety outcomes.
• Participate in organizational learning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Regulatory Compliance and Occupational Health

• Manage and oversee safety personnel assigned to perform respirable dust and noise sampling.
• Conduct site visits and audits with emphasis on respirable dust, noise compliance, and occupational health programs.
• Provide guidance regarding Blue Creek policies, procedures, best practices, and applicable federal and state mining regulations.
• Accompany Federal and State inspectors during inspections as required.
• Evaluate citations and enforcement actions for accuracy and support litigation or contest activities when necessary.
• Analyze compliance data and identify trends related to occupational health and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Incident Management and Organizational Learning

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Participate in near miss investigations and organizational learning initiatives.
• Support sharing of lessons learned across operations.

Operational Support

• Communicate regularly with Safety Coordinator, Directors, and site leadership to ensure consistency in safety performance and compliance activities.
• Support special projects and strategic safety initiatives.
• Serve as Acting Safety Coordinator during periods of absence or when assigned.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives and operational improvement efforts.
• This role is primarily an underground position.

Required Competencies

• Minimum five (5) years of underground coal mining experience.
• Certified Alabama Mine Foreman/Fire Boss or ability to obtain certification at the next available testing opportunity.
• Certified MSHA Instructor (Surface and Underground) or ability to obtain certification at the next available testing opportunity.
• Strong understanding of federal and state mining regulations.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, hazard recognition, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills, including report preparation, data analysis, and communication software.

Preferred Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Business, or related field.
• Underground coal mining supervisory experience.
• Professional certifications such as CMSP, GSP, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• Experience leading risk management, compliance, or safety improvement initiatives.

Health & Safety

• Promote Warrior Met Coal’s commitment to SAFER principles and operational excellence.
• Lead by example and demonstrate visible safety leadership.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control activities throughout assigned operations.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Career Path Purpose

The Assistant Safety Coordinator position is designed to develop future safety leaders by providing management experience, operational exposure, and strategic involvement in risk management and safety performance initiatives. This role serves as a key component of Blue Creek's succession planning strategy and organizational development process.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.    
• Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.    
• Must be able to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.    
• Will need to walk through different sections of the mine with different amounts of clearance and headroom.    
• Walking ability will be based on SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.   
• Must be able to wear the required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.    
• Must be able to bend or stoop for a full work period because of mine height.    
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.   
• Must be able to do repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle) and have quick reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.   
• You must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.   
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.