Prep Plant Equipment Operator

Warrior Coal; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Kentucky is seeking candidates for an hourly maintenance position. The role involves performing maintenance on various plant equipment and heavy machinery, requiring a Kentucky Surface Miner Certification and general knowledge of prep plant equipment. Candidates must possess the ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in confined spaces. A work schedule includes weekdays and potential weekend work, with overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Kentucky Surface Miner Certification.
• Preferred experience in plant maintenance.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work on a variety of plant equipment.
• Assist in production roles as needed.
• Fabrication work and staging parts for maintenance.
• Heavy equipment operation (assists in maintenance work) on cranes, telehandler, forklift, boom truck.
• Stage parts and prep tools needed for upcoming maintenance work.
• Fabrication work.
• Assist in production roles as needed.
• Computer skills for operating plant and train load out.
• Electrical card (optional).

Skills

Kentucky Surface Miner Certification

Plant maintenance experience

Welding skills

Heavy equipment operation

Computer skills for operating plant

Education

Kentucky Surface Miner Certification

Job description

Hourly Position

Must hold a Kentucky Surface Miner Certification. Preferred experience in plant maintenance, and surface foreman papers are a plus.

Reports to

Supervisor

Essential Functions

1. Perform maintenance work on a variety of plant equipment (Pumps, Dryers, Screens, Cyclones, Piping).
2. Perform maintenance work on conveyors and material handling chutes.
3. Welding and use of acetylene/oxygen torches.
4. Heavy equipment operation (assists in maintenance work) on cranes, telehandler, forklift, boom truck.
5. Stage parts and prep tools needed for upcoming maintenance work.
6. Fabrication work.
7. Assist in production roles as needed.
8. Computer skills for operating plant and train load out.
9. Electrical card (optional).

Work Schedule

Will work Monday Through Friday, some weekend work will be required. Overtime may be required by the supervisor or plant superintendent.

Position Summary

Employee must have general knowledge of prep plant equipment. Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have the ability to climb and work off ladders, catwalks, and man-lifts. Ability to work in confined spaces and climb stairways.