Assistant Underground Shift Foreman

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

Assist in the development and supervision of the underground mine; supervise the Section Foremen and hourly personnel in the extraction of coal, construction, and preparation activities. Must also help coordinate all daily activities of the mine and make decisions concerning manpower and supplies.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinate mine site shift activities related to continuous mining / longwall production, maintenance, outby projects, and coal handling.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and oversee all production and maintenance projects on the assigned shift.
• Oversee outby projects.
• Implement all safety policies and procedures related to an injury free work environment.
• Actively support and promote Behavior Based Safety – WOLVES
• Develop, implement, and monitor cost reduction plans and productivity improvements.
• Examine daily requirements for manpower and supplies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 10 years divers coal mining experience
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal mining laws
• Previous proven underground supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills, and the knowledge and ability to make decisions relative to safety, production, maintenance, and law
• Basic computer skills
• WV Mine Foreman Certification (current or the ability to acquire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree
• EMT-M
• Dust Certification preferred

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Shift Foreman

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