Underground Mine Project Lead

Jennmar; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennmar seeks an Underground Miner - Project Coordinator to support and coordinate day-to-day underground mining operations in Marissa, IL. The role links mine management, contractors, staffing, and leadership to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-schedule project execution.

The position requires 3+ years of underground coal experience, strong MSHA knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office; travel to mine sites is expected as needed. This is a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years of underground coal mining experience.
• Experience in operations coordination, project management, staffing, or mine supervision.
• Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and underground mine safety practices.
• Ability to communicate professionally with mine management and workforce.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily underground labor and operational activities to support production goals.
• Communicate with mine management regarding staffing needs, scheduling, and workforce performance.
• Monitor project timelines, manpower levels, and operational progress.
• Track attendance, turnover, call-offs, and workforce availability.
• Support operational planning for maintenance outages, production changes, and special projects.
• Promote and enforce MSHA regulations, safety policies, and mine site procedures.
• Coordinate required underground safety training and certifications.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure employees are equipped with PPE and safety equipment.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for underground employees and mine supervisors.
• Assist with employee coaching, discipline documentation, and performance evaluations.
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for underground labor positions.
• Maintain project reports, staffing metrics, and documentation.

Skills

Underground mining

Operations coordination

Staffing

MSHA regulations

Job description

Jennmar seeks an Underground Miner - Project Coordinator to support and coordinate day-to-day underground mining operations in Marissa, IL. The role links mine management, contractors, staffing, and leadership to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-schedule project execution.

The position requires 3+ years of underground coal experience, strong MSHA knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office; travel to mine sites is expected as needed. This is a full-time role with benefits.