Outby Utility - BC

Blackhawk Mining, LLC; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC in West Virginia is seeking an experienced underground miner to perform a range of tasks including rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, stoppings, ventilation, belt moves and roadway maintenance.

The role requires a valid Underground coal miner's certificate, annual 16-hour retraining, task training, and strict adherence to safety procedures and regulations. Work will occur in coal seams of varying height at our site.

Qualifications

• Underground coal miner's certificate is required.
• Annual 16-hour retraining or equivalent.
• Task training and other qualifications as required by contract and regs.
• Knowledge of safe job procedures and applicable rules.

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

Dexterity

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Situational awareness

Education

Underground coal miner's certificate

Annual 16 hour retraining

Task training

Tools

Rockdusting equipment

Timbering tools

Ventilation equipment

Pumping equipment

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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