Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Job summary

Foresight Energy is seeking an experienced Roof Bolter for underground work in the United States. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on bolt installation, drilling, resin mixing, and testing of bolts, with strict adherence to safety standards.

You will operate hydraulic bolting machines, prepare roofs, and ensure timely bolting cycles across mine sections. Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training is required, and compensation is an attractive hourly rate of $35.19 per hour, with potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Roof Bolter
• Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Responsibilities

• Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts.
• Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts that are specified in Mine Plans.
• Drive bolts into holes using hydraulic bolting machines.
• Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes and complete bolting cycle; may use wrenches to secure installation.
• Drill holes to proper depths, mix resin for bolt installation and test bolts for specified tension using torque wrenches.
• Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
• Position bolting machines in various cuts across the section.
• Install roof bolts on various angles in the mine roof and coal/rock ribs.
• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow Company Policies, State Law, and Federal Law while operating the roof bolter.

Skills

Roof Bolter

Safety compliance

Job description

• Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts
• Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts that are specified in Mine Plans
• Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
• Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes, and complete the bolting cycle which may require the use of wrench or wrenches to achieve the bolt installation
• Drill holes to the proper depths, properly mix resin for bolt installation and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches
• Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed
• Position bolting machines in various cuts across the section
• Install roof bolts on various angels in the mine roof and coal/rock ribs
• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow Company Policies, State Law, and Federal Law while operating the roof bolter

2 + years experience as a Roof Bolter

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.