Safety Technician jobs in Kingsport, TN

Duties

• Calibrates a wide variety of instruments used in the inspection program including those which measure mine gases, noise, respirable dust and other physical agents.
• Inspects instruments which are not functioning properly or will not calibrate properly to determine the source of the problem and make needed repairs.
• Maintains an adequate supply of repair parts and expendable supplies for the various sampling instruments, ensuring sufficient stock is on hand to support the inspection program.
• Maintains cap lamps and chargers for the duty station by inspecting, testing and replacing defective parts, ensuring batteries are charged to full capacity.
• Advises and assists mine operators in setting up a respirable dust pump calibration facility so that mine operators can check the flow of rate and calibration of their sampling equipment.
• Consulting with suppliers on parts or equipment that may be defective and coordinate the exchange of products with vendors.
• Provides training to Field Offices regarding dust sampling equipment, record keeping and reporting requirements, as well as the use, care and maintenance of self-contained self-rescue devices.
• Provides direct assistance to field offices in the preparation of responses to DOL, Agency and other investigative sources by making recommendations for corrective action and coordinating as required.
• Maintains complete history for each instrument, including calibration records, repair history and service life.
• Conducts annual respirator fit testing and compiles and maintains records pertaining to such testing.
• Uses word processing equipment and software to create, store and retrieve work documents including correspondence and reports in a variety of formats.
• Enters, retrieves, compiles and prints inspection-related data for MSIS system.
• Maintains files and records including automated databases or spreadsheets, regarding MSHA conducted sampling and operator conducted sampling.
• Reviews dust data cards for accuracy and packages and mails dust samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• May be called upon to testify in court hearings as to the accurate calibration or repair of sampling instruments.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure proper laboratory techniques are being followed.
• Conducts testing of mining personnel to qualify them as certified dust samplers.
• Audits activities including records, service files, deficiency reports in order to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
• Studies program operations and reports in order to determine program trends, detect weaknesses and identify deficiencies in regulatory requirements compliance including equipment integrity and effectiveness in meeting appropriate requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  Agency contact information

  Kizzie Stokes

  Phone

  972-850-4462

  Email

  stokes.kizzie.a@dol.gov

  Address

  Mine Safety and Health Administration
  200 Constitution Avenue NW
  Washington, DC 20210
  US

  Next steps

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Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. citizens and CTAP/ICTAP eligible(s) within the local commuting area. Also advertised as job #MS-24-DAL-12274803-KAS for status applicants; reinstatement eligible(s); VEOA eligible(s); Military Spouses; Land & Base Management eligible(s); OPM Interchange Agreement eligible(s); and CTAP/ICTAP eligible(s) within the local commuting area. To be considered for each vacancy apply to BOTH jobs.