RES Coal is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Representative to support safe, compliant operations across our surface mining network in Central Pennsylvania. This role is more than a compliance position — you'll be an active presence in the field, serving as a certified equipment trainer and a key partner to site foremen and the operations team. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable in outdoor environments, and want to genuinely shape how a growing company manages safety and training, this role has real impact.
WHY WORK HERE
- We're a privately owned company with strong, diversified businesses, making us stable and resilient in tough markets.
- Your work directly shapes how more than 160 employees interact with equipment and hazardous conditions every day.
- You'll have direct access to leadership — including the E&HS Director and site management — not layers of bureaucracy.
- This role carries real authority: you have the backing to stop unsafe work and drive corrective action.
- No two days are the same. Field visits, training sessions, incident investigations, and permit work keep the job varied and engaging.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Reports directly to the E&HS Director
- Serves as a certified equipment trainer under MSHA 30 CFR Part 48 for new miner and experienced miner training programs
- Conducts field inspections across multiple mine sites spanning Central PA
- Supports MSHA compliance, PA DEP permitting activities, and internal safety audits
- Partners with site foremen and the Production Superintendent on day-to-day safety matters
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer and document MSHA Part 48 new miner training (24-hour program) and annual refresher training (8-hour program)
- Develop and maintain site-specific task training materials for equipment operation, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures
- Conduct task training observations and competency evaluations in the field
- Maintain accurate training records and certificates in compliance with MSHA recordkeeping requirements
- Coordinate with foremen to schedule training around production needs without disrupting operations
EH&S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform regular safety inspections across all active mine sites and preparation plant facilities
- Assist in incident and near-miss investigations; prepare written reports and corrective action plans
- Support MSHA inspection responses, including document preparation and accompanying inspectors in the field
- Monitor dust, noise, and other industrial hygiene hazards; coordinate sampling and reporting
- Maintain environmental compliance documentation including stormwater, erosion & sedimentation, and permit conditions
- Assist with PA DEP permitting activities and agency correspondence under the direction of the E&HS Director
- Track regulatory changes and advise management on compliance obligations
A TYPICAL DAY
- Morning check-in with the E&HS Director; review any overnight incidents or flagged hazards
- Drive to one or more mine sites to conduct safety walkthroughs and task training observations
- Lead a Part 48 training session for a new hire or seasonal employee onboarding
- Review and update hazard assessments, JSAs, or equipment checklists
- Document inspection findings and follow up with site foremen on corrective items
- Return to office or home base for recordkeeping, permit work, or report preparation
PAY & SCHEDULE
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Standard schedule with field flexibility; some early starts required to align with mine shift schedules
- Company vehicle provided for site travel
- Based out of Central Pennsylvania; travel across the operational footprint (within ~100 miles)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience in a mining, quarry, or heavy industrial EH&S role
- Working knowledge of MSHA regulations (30 CFR Parts 46/48/56/77) and PA DEP mining requirements
- Ability to serve as or become a certified MSHA Part 48 trainer (prior certification preferred)
- Comfort working outdoors in active mining environments in all weather conditions
- Strong written communication skills for report writing, recordkeeping, and regulatory correspondence
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in surface coal mining specifically
- MSHA Part 48 trainer certification currently in good standing
- Familiarity with PA DEP Chapter 86–90 permitting requirements
- OSHA 30-hour or similar safety certification
- Industrial hygiene sampling experience (dust, noise, air quality)
- Background in incident investigation and root cause analysis
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual performance bonus
- Tuition assistance
- Minimum two weeks of PTO
- Company vehicle for field travel
About RES Coal LLC
RES Coal LLC is a subsidiary of Robindale Energy. RES Coal was founded in 2008 upon the acquisition of Sky Haven Coal, and over the subsequent years has continued to grow operations through acquisitions and organic growth. RES is a metallurgical coal producer headquartered in Clearfield, PA, which operates a network of surface mining operations and a centrally-located modern 300 ton per hour preparation plant. RES focuses on production of premium quality mid-volatile coking coal to serve the steel industry. For more information on Robindale Energy, visit www.robindale.energy
If you're ready to take ownership of safety and training at a growing surface mining company, we'd like to talk.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
