Mine Section Foreman: Safety & Production Lead

Blackhawk Mining, LLC; Wharton (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC in West Virginia seeks a Mine Section Supervisor to oversee safety and production on a working section. You will direct a crew, enforce safety protocols, and ensure efficient extraction of coal according to approved plans.

You will identify and eliminate hazardous conditions related to roof, dust, gas, and material handling, and supervise installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation pumps, and power distribution. Compliance with regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising miners in a safety-focused environment.
• Knowledge of mine safety regulations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct the section according to mine maps, ensuring correct sights and cross-cuts.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations of equipment and conditions, including roofs and roadways.
• Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions from roof, dust, gas, and material handling.
• Supervise mining of coal per plans on main entry and room sections with continuous mining equipment.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyors, feeders, fire prevention equipment, and firefighting apparatus.

Job description

Blackhawk Mining, LLC in West Virginia seeks a Mine Section Supervisor to oversee safety and production on a working section. You will direct a crew, enforce safety protocols, and ensure efficient extraction of coal according to approved plans.

You will identify and eliminate hazardous conditions related to roof, dust, gas, and material handling, and supervise installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation pumps, and power distribution. Compliance with regulations is required.