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State of Arizona · 13 hours ago

Deputy Mine Inspector III

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

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Responsibilities

Completes inspection and investigation reports; follow-up compliance inspections; issuance of underground diesel emissions permits and electrical service entrance certifications; approved applications for above-ground flammable liquid storage tanks; training plans developed, and miners trained regarding first aid, hazard recognition and mine emergency rescue procedures

Conducts investigations of complaints and incidents related to abandoned mines; supervises search and rescue operations at abandoned and inactive mines

Conducts safety, health and electrical inspections to ensure compliance with the Arizona Mining Code; performs emissions testing

Conducts investigations of employee safety and health complaints, and inspections of fatal and serious non-fatal accidents

Writes inspection reports and conducts close-out conferences with mine operators for corrective action on violations

Uses computer word processing and data base software to generate safety performance records and reports

Performs follow-up visits and abatement inspections to ensure violations have been corrected

Provides field supervision, training and evaluation of subordinate new hires

Prepares reports and gives expert testimony at hearings, trials and inquests

Conducts qualification interviews with Deputy Mine Inspector applicants

Performs internal audits of the Inspection Division

Performs related work as required

Qualification

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Mining CodeAccident investigation techniquesFirst aid proceduresHazard recognitionMine emergency rescue proceduresOSHA CFRsMSHA CFRsElectrical codeInspection techniquesMilling equipment practicesSafety Engineering degreeCMSP certificationTraining skillsComputer word processing

Required

Authority to inspect any mine within the State for compliance with the Arizona Mining Code

Determine reasonable abatement periods for violations

Issue cessation-of-operation orders

Investigate fatal and serious accidents, and health and safety complaints, at any mine within the State

Serve as Agency Liaison and coordinate search and rescue operations at abandoned mines

Daily travel, with overnight stays of up to one week duration

Subject to physical exertion including climbing up and down ladders and stairs, slopes, rough terrain, and occasional crawling through confined spaces

Inspects large mining operations for an entire eight-hour shift, and may work in excess of 12-hour shifts in emergency situations

Completes inspection and investigation reports

Follow-up compliance inspections

Issuance of underground diesel emissions permits and electrical service entrance certifications

Approved applications for above-ground flammable liquid storage tanks

Training plans developed, and miners trained regarding first aid, hazard recognition and mine emergency rescue procedures

Conducts investigations of complaints and incidents related to abandoned mines

Supervises search and rescue operations at abandoned and inactive mines

Conducts safety, health and electrical inspections to ensure compliance with the Arizona Mining Code

Performs emissions testing

Conducts investigations of employee safety and health complaints, and inspections of fatal and serious non-fatal accidents

Writes inspection reports and conducts close-out conferences with mine operators for corrective action on violations

Uses computer word processing and data base software to generate safety performance records and reports

Performs follow-up visits and abatement inspections to ensure violations have been corrected

Provides field supervision, training and evaluation of subordinate new hires

Prepares reports and gives expert testimony at hearings, trials and inquests

Conducts qualification interviews with Deputy Mine Inspector applicants

Performs internal audits of the Inspection Division

Knowledge of Arizona Mining Code

Knowledge of industrial hygiene procedures for cyanide analysis and sampling of dust, diesel emissions, and toxic, explosive and radon gases

Knowledge of the use, transportation, storage, environmental effects and disposal of hazardous substances and explosives used in mining operations

Knowledge of accident investigation techniques; first aid, hazard recognition, and mine emergency rescue procedures

Knowledge of OSHA CFRs, MSHA CFRs, NFPA, NEC, UFC, UBC, ASME A17.1 & 830

Knowledge of the electrical code, wiring practices and use of electrical test equipment

Knowledge of surface and underground mining methods and practices

Knowledge of inspection and investigation techniques and methods

Knowledge of milling equipment and practices

Skill to establish and maintain relationships with other agency employees, with representatives of other governmental entities, private industry, the media and the public

Skill to operate, calibrate and maintain a variety of safety, testing, monitoring and rescue equipment

Skill to interpret mine plans, design drawings and laboratory results

Skill to apply principles of leadership, supervision and training

Skill to enforce the Arizona Mining Code rules and regulations

Skill to word process, do computer entry and generate reports

Skill to use and care for all assigned equipment

Skill to conduct health and safety inspections

Skill to investigate fatal and serious accidents

Skill to communicate verbally and in writing

Skill to train miners

Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

Class D License required

Preferred

Safety Engineering degree or equivalent such as a CMSP, Certified Mine Safety Professional which is accredited by the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals

The AZ State Mine Inspector may waive the educational requirement in lieu of experience

Experience in fields under the jurisdiction of the AZ State Mine Inspector

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university