The posting
We are seeking a Training Instructor to deliver classroom, surface, and underground training for miners at our mining facilities in Brookwood, Alabama. This person will serve as a role model for the “Warrior Way” and uphold the highest standards of safety, 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) match, paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care - all of which start the day you join the team!
About the Role:
Deliver routine classroom instruction and provide hands-on training at surface and underground work locations as needed. The instructor will conduct experienced miner training, new miner training, first aid and emergency-response courses, and other assigned safety training. Training must be accurate, engaging, and practical so employees can apply required knowledge and skills safely on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct underground and surface experienced miner training and underground and surface new miner training.
- Teach first aid courses, including CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), and other assigned emergency-response topics.
- Provide safety training and hands-on instruction in the classroom, at surface work locations, or underground as operational needs require.
- Prepare classrooms, training aids, equipment, and course materials before each class.
- Create, edit, and deliver clear, engaging PowerPoint presentations and other training materials.
- Use practical examples, demonstrations, coaching, and learner participation to reinforce safe work practices.
- Develop new training courses as assigned and update existing courses to reflect changes in equipment, operations, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate training records and organize current course materials in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other assigned learning systems.
- Coordinate with operations, safety, and training leadership to identify training needs and support employee and leader development.
Who You Are:
- Current MSHA underground and surface instructor certifications.
- Current Alabama Mine Foreman certification.
- Experience working in both underground and surface mining operations.
- General working knowledge of continuous miner sections, longwall operations, diesel equipment, electricity, outby work, preparation plant operations, and heavy equipment.
- Demonstrated experience teaching mining, safety, first aid, or related technical subjects at a work site or in a classroom setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, with strong knowledge of PowerPoint and the ability to create, edit, and deliver presentations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an engaging and organized approach to instruction.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple training assignments, and maintain accurate records and course materials.
- Workday Learning experience is preferred.
- Leadership and coaching experience is preferred, along with a desire to help develop more engaged and effective leaders.
Environment and Safety:
- Improve on safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action where required. Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Maintain a high level of safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures. Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace. Attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training. Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions. Maintain environmental awareness amongst the workforce by holding meetings and involving the environmental department in related subjects. Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements. Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization.
Physical Requirements - Classroom, Surface, and Underground:
- 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. 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.
