NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, coordinates training of mine rescue teams
in health and safety practices and mine rescue procedures involving mine
explosions and fires. Work requires some travel. Duties may involve moderate
lifting (up to 50 pounds) and exposure to common hazards of underground
mining. Performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Trains mine rescue personnel in the techniques of rescue involving mine
explosions and fires;
trains in the use of rescue involving mine explosions and fires;
trains in the use of rescue equipment and safety procedures.
Inspects mine rescue stations to ensure they are properly maintained
and equipped.
Collaborates on the review and update of mine certification examinations.
Reviews and issues miners certificates and/or rescue training cards as
appropriate.
Records, updates and retrieves data on examinations, contests and other
activities as required;
writes reports and writes recommendations for training content.
Selects mine rescue and first aide problems for contests.
Represents the division at various meetings of state, federal and industry
officials.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of mine rescue techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of mine gases and ventilation methods.
Knowledge of roof support methods
Knowledge of state and federal mine safety laws.
Ability to operate mine rescue apparatus.
Ability to teach and administer proper first aid.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training:
Graduation from a four year high school or the equivalent.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or part-time paid practical experience in
coal mines, at least two years of which must have been in mines of this
state, PROVIDED, that graduation from an accredited college of mining
engineering may be considered the equivalent of two years of practical
experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
West Virginia driver's license and mine rescue instructor certificate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PER HOUSE BILL 4491:
(1) a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than twenty-four
years of age, of good character and reputation and of temperate habits;
(2) a person who has had practical experience with dangerous gases found
in coal mines; and who has a good theoretical and practical knowledge of
mines, mining methods, mine ventilation, sound safety practices and applicable
mining laws and rules; and (3) a person who possesses a WV foreman-fireboss
certification; or a person who has had at least three years of experience
as an actual working team member of a mine rescue team, or at least three
years of experience as a member of a first aid team or emergency medical technician team; or
a person who has had at least three years of experience as the safety director,
or the equivalent as approved by the MIEB of a mine; or a person who has
had at least three years of experience as an active member of a mine safety
committee.
Must pass the required examination with a grade of at least 75%, or an overall combined average score of 80%. Examination administered by the Mine Inspectors' Examining Board.
Established:
9/16/1993
Revised: 4/11/2005
Effective: 4/11/2005