Longwall Production Supervisor / Foreman - Underground Mining

Longwall Production Supervisor

FLSA Classification: EXEMPT

Grade Assignment: EX.09

Location: Leer South Mining Complex, Philippi, WV

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

Direct hourly work force in the underground production and transportation of coal safely.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Supervise hourly employees in the longwall section and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.
• Supervise mining of coal according to the mine plan using longwall mining equipment while following all federal and state laws and company policies.
• Follow up on all production activities and maintain the longwall face cycle to minimize the effects of changing conditions in roof, rib, face, haulage and electrical disturbances.
• Hold safety meetings with crew and making 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 & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years 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: Shift Foreman

Internal candidates can express their interest by contacting Zach Leggett and/or Kerri McDaniel directly via email or in person

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

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