Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 39,994 - 56,961; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Foresight Energy is seeking an experienced roof bolter for underground mining operations. You will drill bolt holes, install bolts, and operate bolting machines in various mine sections, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and laws.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of roof bolter experience and holds current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training. Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits are included alongside an attractive hourly rate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

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.