LW Production Foreman

Site: Twentymile Mine

 

About the role: 

We are currently seeking a Longwall Production Foreman to join our Information Longwall Mining Team at our Twentymile Mine location. The Annual Salary Range for this position is between $92,000 and $113,000 depending on experience.

 

Reporting to the Longwall Manager. The scope of your role will be to Supervises all section activities under the direction of the Shift Superintendent Longwall Manager to produce the planned amount of coal within each shift.  This role offers a great opportunity for growth and to expand knowledge and skills.

 

 Duties will include:

• Supervises the work activities of employees in his work area, daily organization and assignment of personnel and equipment to affect the most efficient and cost-effective operation of the mine.
• Prepares daily section production reports
• Accounts for and maintains employee timecards, ensuring proper codes are submitted to payroll. Monitors absenteeism and employee attendance. Staggers employee vacation schedules to minimize impact on operations.
• Completes Incident Report Forms for all incidents reported to him/her.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and hazard free working environment, by conducting weekly safety meetings, and training personnel on the safe and correct way to operate machines and tools.
• Assures that activities under his supervision are consistent with company policy and that a safe working environment exists and that the crew is complying with MSHA regulations.
• Ensures that the section is left clean.
• Perform Pre-shift/On-shift inspections looking for safety and/or environmental hazards. Takes the necessary steps to correct any hazards that are discovered.
• Performs other duties as directed by Shift Foreman, LW Manager or Mine Manager.
• Notifies payroll/human resources of changes in employee status such as schedule modifications, crew changes, changes in personal information (address, birth, marriage, etc.)
• Train crew members to improve skill levels and expand equipment diversity.

 

The lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role, working from Twentymile Mine location in Oak Creek, Co. Peabody offers Benefits including:   Paid Time Off, 401K, Quarterly Safety Incentives, Annual Incentive based on Performance and Safety, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Accident Insurance.

 

About you:

• Must be self-motivated
• Possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• 4-6 years varied underground experience, 3-6 years underground service in production
• First Aid training, EMT Certification preferred
• Prior mining equipment and mechanical background is preferred.
• Respirable Dust Pump class preferred
• Understands basic mine rescue procedures.
• Knowledge of all underground mining equipment, ventilation plans, roof control plans, production techniques, preventative maintenance programs and a thorough working knowledge of the Mine Safety Health Act.
• Computer literate including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office.Must be self-motivated
• Possess a high level of interpe