Outby Mine Foreman: Safety & Production Lead

Blackhawk Mining, LLC; Kopperston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC seeks a qualified Mine Foreman/Fireboss to oversee safe, efficient underground coal production in West Virginia. You will supervise outby crews, enforce mine safety laws, and manage roof support, ventilation and power distribution plans while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Requirements include State Mine Foreman/Fireboss certification, a minimum of three years underground experience, and EMT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• State Mine Foreman/Fireboss certification required.
• Minimum of three years underground mining experience.
• EMT certification for mining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of employees on working outby related to safety and production.
• 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.
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyor belts, feeders, fire prevention equipment, and firefighting apparatus.
• Supervise the mining of coal according to plans on main entry and room sections using continuous mining equipment and transporting this coal to section loading point while following all laws and/or Company regulations.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner's book, equipment conditions, section conditions, roof and roadway conditions.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned which would include but are not limited to: shoveling, rock dusting, timbering, brattice work, stoppings, ventilation, belt moves, power moves, pumping and roadway maintenance.
• Fill in on section as needed and as qualifications allow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Safety management

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

State Mine Foreman/Fireboss certification

Job description

Blackhawk Mining, LLC seeks a qualified Mine Foreman/Fireboss to oversee safe, efficient underground coal production in West Virginia. You will supervise outby crews, enforce mine safety laws, and manage roof support, ventilation and power distribution plans while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Requirements include State Mine Foreman/Fireboss certification, a minimum of three years underground experience, and EMT certification preferred.