Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor supervises engineers who develop, implement and maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly. Being an Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the preparation, maintenance, and updating of environmental policy and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Additionally, Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be an Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
This position serves as a Mine Safety and Health Specialist, District Conference and Litigation Representative (CLR) responsible for mediating disputes over alleged mine safety and health violations and acting as in intermediary between MSHA, DOL and outside parties to review and resolve contested cased within the district.
This position is inside the bargaining unit.
Duties
Conducts mine safety and health conferences for the review of issued citations and orders in accordance with procedures contained in Title 30 CFR part 100 in an attempt to mediate and resolve disputes before they are heard in a more formal setting.
Examines all the evidence of the case (including the circumstances under which the citations / orders were issued), hears arguments regarding the severity of the violations and / or amount of assessed penalties and considers all relevant information before making a final decision to either sustain, modify, or vacate each citation and / or orders scheduled for discussion.
Provides expert technical advice and guidance on MSHA policies and procedures regarding the conference process, and resolves complaints and conflicts which arise in their application and interpretation.
Authorized by MSHA and SOL to serve as the MSHA representative at judicial hearings before a Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.
Coordinates conference information regarding the status of violations under consideration for knowing or willful investigations under Section 110(c) of the Mine Act with the District's SSI / CLR.
Reviews requests for conferences submitted by alleged violators who wish to discuss the facts surrounding a citation and / or order issued during an inspection and determining whether or not a conference is warranted.
Prepares legal research through document reviews of relevant information about the specific citation or order being contested, including MSHA policy memoranda, manuals and legal decisions detailing rule interpretations and court cases.
Prepares pre- and post trial pleadings and discovery, including including pre-hearing orders and post-trial briefs.
Prepares and presents a variety of written correspondence, including researching and responding to congressional inquiries and deliberating policy issues having and impact on conference activities.
Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.