Outby Utility

Blackhawk Mining, LLC; Bloomingrose (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC seeks an experienced underground laborer in West Virginia to support mining operations. The role includes shoveling, rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, ventilation, belt moves, power moves, pumping and roadway maintenance in coal seams.

Candidates must hold an underground coal miner's certificate, complete annual retraining, and undertake task training. Compliance with safety rules and contract requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Underground coal miner's certificate required or equivalent.
• Annual retraining (16 hours) or equivalent training.
• Completion of task training as required.
• Additional qualifications per contract and management.

Responsibilities

• Shoveling, rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, stoppings, ventilation, belt moves, power moves, pumping and roadway maintenance.
• Maintain outby areas in efficient operating condition.
• Fill in on section as needed and as qualifications allow.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mining knowledge

Safe job procedures

Hand tools

Regulatory compliance

Education

Underground coal miner's certificate

16 hour retraining

Task training

Contract & regulations qualifications

Job description

Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.

• Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned which would include but are not limited to: shoveling, rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, stoppings, ventilation, belt moves, power moves, pumping and roadway maintenance.
• Perform other tasks and duties as required to maintain the outby areas in efficient operating condition.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Fill in on section as needed and as qualifications allow.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of mining support activities (rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, ventilation, pumps, etc.).
• Knowledge of safe job procedures for general inside labor.
• Skill with hand tools.
• Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment in a coal seam height that varies. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

• Underground coal miner's certificate
• Annual 16 hour retraining and/or appropriate training
• Task training
• Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations and/or management

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