Roof Bolter Operator KE

Kanawha Eagle Complex; Bloomingrose (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC is seeking an underground coal miner responsible for complying with safety regulations, company policies, and federal requirements.

You will assess conditions during the roof bolting cycle, scale rock as needed, and ensure proper bolt sequence per the Approved Roof Control Plan.

Qualifications

• Underground coal miner safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of section ventilation and cable handling procedures.
• Ability to follow Safe Job Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conform to site safety requirements and company policies.
• Assess conditions during mining and act during roof bolting cycle.
• Maintain proper face ventilation and manage material handling.
• Follow bolt sequence per Approved Roof Control Plan.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Underground coal miner's certificate

Annual 8 hour refresher training

On-the-job experience

Vocational training (optional)

Other qualifications as required by contract/regulations/management

Job description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

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

Responsible for assessing conditions encountered during mining and taking appropriate action during the roof bolting cycle; scaling top rock and ribs as conditions warrant; know when supplemental support is needed; know and follow the proper bolt sequence according to the Approved Roof Control Plan.

• Maintain proper face ventilation both permanent and temporary controls.
• Load and unload materials and supplies as required.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of section ventilation and cable handling procedures.
• 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 8 hour refresher training
• On-the-job experience
• Vocational training (optional)
• Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and/or management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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