Longwall Maintenance Foreman

Longwall Maintenance Foreman

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Grade Assignment: EX.09
JOB LOCATION: Leer South Mining Complex, Philippi, WV

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

Direct hourly work force in the installation, inspection, and maintenance of the longwall section.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise hourly employees in the longwall section and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit
• Supervise all hourly electricians in overall direction of job responsibilities
• Communicate with fellow maintenance foreman to ensure production and idle maintenance duties are done safely and efficiently
• Keep all equipment in compliance with all State and Federal laws and within company policies
• Hold safety meetings with crew and make several pre-shift checks including review of examiner's books, equipment conditions, section conditions, and roof conditions
• Supervise the direct clean up and recovery operations should roof falls or other conditions interfere with normal production schedules or plans
• Identify and supervise the elimination of hazardous conditions derived from roof conditions, dust, gas, and those related to material handling, movement of equipment, and electrical power distribution

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Five years of underground mining experience in both continuous miner and longwall method of mining
• Thorough knowledge of general mining practices and State and Federal mining laws
• West Virginia Mine Foreman Certification

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Maintenance Superintendent

Internal candidates can express their interest by contacting Kerri McDaniel / Rox Wooden directly via email or in person

Qualified candidates interested in this position can apply online at https://wolfrun.aaimtrack.com

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