Underground Coal Section Foreman – Safety & Production Leader

Blackhawk Mining, LLC; Powellton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Mining, LLC is seeking an experienced supervisor to manage safe, efficient coal production on an underground working section. You will directly supervise crew, identify hazards, and oversee roof supports, ventilation, pumps, and power distribution to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

You will conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations, lead safety meetings, maintain records (fireboss books, maintenance data), and uphold standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of underground mining practices, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to make decisions related to production, safety and contractural problems.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of employees on the working section related to safety and production.
• Identify and supervise elimination of hazards from roof conditions, dust, gas and material handling, equipment movement and electrical power distribution.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyor belts, feeders, fire prevention equipment and firefighting apparatus.
• Supervise mining of coal according to plans on main entry and room sections using continuous mining equipment and transport coal to section loading point while following laws and company regulations.
• Direct the section according to mine map projections making sure sights are correct and cross-cuts are turned properly.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner's book, equipment conditions, section conditions, roof and roadway conditions.
• Supervise clean-up and recovery operations during roof falls or other production disruptions.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with crew.
• Complete all paperwork for the section including fireboss books and maintenance information.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere by following the Wage Agreement and sound employee relations procedures.
• Maintain all standard operating procedures, including all mining activities (housekeeping, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Blackhawk Mining, LLC is seeking an experienced supervisor to manage safe, efficient coal production on an underground working section. You will directly supervise crew, identify hazards, and oversee roof supports, ventilation, pumps, and power distribution to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

You will conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations, lead safety meetings, maintain records (fireboss books, maintenance data), and uphold standard operating procedures.