Extension Agent - Department of Mining and Industrial Extension

The Department of Mining and Industrial Extension in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is accepting applications for an Extension Agent.

SUMMARY:

Appointee will be responsible for:

• Conducting West Virginia Mine Foreman prep classes.
• Assisting in First Responder Fire classes, SCSR/Smoke Expectation classes and all associated tasks.
• Assisting with developing and conducting Mine Emergency Response Development (MERD)
  exercises.
• Helping to further develop all associated training programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct West Virginia Mine Foreman classes where they are needed.
• Independently develop training scenarios and instruct Mine Rescue and Fire Brigade classes at our simulated mine in Core, WV, the MSHA Academy in Beckley, WV, and at mine sites.
• Assist in developing training scenarios for MERD exercises that follow the appropriate State and Federal laws.
• Assist with First Responder Fire and SCSR/Smoke Expectation classes.
• Perform all associated tasks which include setting up and tearing down the simulated mine, mobile props and the department's mobile smoke trailer.
• Assist in developing new training programs and improving existing ones.
• Wear and instruct on the proper use of all existing SCSR's used in underground coal mines.
• Go underground to improve training and make audits.
• Wear SCBA's, mine rescue apparatus and bunker gear.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree and five (5) years of underground coal mining experience; or, associate's degree and seven (7) years underground coal mining experience, or required certifications and ten (10) years of underground mining experience.
• Underground coal miner certification.
• IS/IU instructor certifications.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must possess strong presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be self motivated and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate understanding of all aspects of mine rescue for underground coal mines.
• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds; be able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours on uneven surfaces; capable of kneeling or crawling while wearing respiratory devices and bunker gear.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a new course lesson plan.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage time and schedule effectively.
• Ability to work in a group.
• Ability to travel with a valid driver's license.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate a computer.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/. Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting their qualifications for the position, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin in January. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact John Helmick, john.helmick@mail.wvu.edu or visit the MIE website at https://mindext.statler.wvu.edu/.

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