Job Summary:

This is an hourly, nonexempt position in Elko, NV that reports to the Safety Superintendent for RAM Enterprise, Inc. Responsible for safety training and related programs at Elko operating sites, both surface and underground. Educates employees on Federal and State safety regulations. Plans, implements, coordinates, and directs safety and related legal activities (MSHA, OSHA, and DOT). Represents RAM Enterprise, Inc. working with internal team members as well as with outside agencies and inspectors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have a proven record of commitment to Safety
• Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
• Assist supervision in training hourly employees in the basics of Loss Control.
• Coordinate all Elko employees’ hazard and site-specific training, and drug testing.
• Conduct MSHA Surface and Underground training for RAM employees.
• Responsible for record-keeping and other documentation as related to company health and safety requirements.
• Perform as safety specialist on field service jobs as required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures in the shop and in the field.
• Manage safety issues using a team approach.
• Address employee safety concerns in a professional manner.
• Must be willing and able to work a variety of scheduled on-call, including day/night shifts, weekend, and holidays.
• Must be available to travel and work out of town when necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned by management.

• A valid driver’s license is required upon hire and as a condition of employment.
• Two to Three years of previous surface and underground experience in training and/or safety related field.
• MSHA Surface & Underground Blue Card required.
• OSHA (10/30/500) training, preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with DOT compliance and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in accident prevention, safety auditing, safety/health compliance, and performance as a safety technical advisor.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft platform, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to provide accurate interpretation of MSHA and Nevada mining safety regulations.
• Knowledge to apply Federal, State and Company safety requirements to job-site practices.
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with all personnel.
• Possess good communication skills, i.e., written, verbal and listening.
• Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated competency in adapting to change.
• Self-motivated and willing to devote time to training programs.

Criteria/Conditions:

• Work is performed in various industrial settings, including shop environment, mining environment, construction environment, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, gloves and other required protective equipment as required.

RAM Enterprise is an established service and product company, supporting mining and industrial markets. The core areas of expertise are: Construction, Process Maintenance install and support (PMD), Electrical install and support, Conveyor Belt install and service, Structural Fabrication, Rubber Product Manufacturing and Structural Engineering. RAM has many subsidiary services that we also offer from the core titles. RAM was established in 1991.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing. RAM Enterprise, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.