What is a mine safety manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a mine safety manager

1. Explore mine safety manager education requirements

   Most common mine safety manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   33.3 %

   Associate

   33.3 %

   High School Diploma

   22.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific mine safety manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Audits	62.68%
   MSHA	37.32%

3. Complete relevant mine safety manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mine safety managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mine safety manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mine safety manager resumes.

4. Research mine safety manager duties and responsibilities

   • Establish rapport with rig managers and personnel to enhance investigations of identify safety concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
   • Participate in new equipment planning and installation team activities to include PSM processes documentation and validation i.e.

5. Apply for mine safety manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mine safety manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams