Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Enforce company health and safety programs to meet or exceed all MSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with all safety protocols
• Ensure proper and timely reporting of all incidents, injuries, and health hazards to MSHA and company leadership.
• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Promote and enforce a proactive safety culture where every employee is accountable for safety.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily production activities and resource allocation to optimize productivity.
• Manage the operational budget, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and control costs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all mining equipment and facilities are maintained in safe, reliable, and compliant condition.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and provide clear, actionable solutions.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production personnel, including frontline supervisors, to build a high-performing and motivated team.
• Assist in personnel actions such as hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Conduct comprehensive MSHA-aligned training for all miners, covering new miner orientation, annual refresher courses, and task-specific training.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.