Underground Mining Project Lead

Jennmar Services; Marissa (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

You will manage attendance, timelines, and workforce availability while enforcing MSHA regulations and company safety policy. This full-time position requires 3+ years underground mining experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Underground coal mining experience required, min. 3 years.
• Experience in operations coordination, project management, staffing, or mine supervision preferred.
• Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and underground mine safety practices.
• Ability to communicate professionally with mine management and workforce personnel.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends when necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will manage attendance, timelines, and workforce availability while enforcing MSHA regulations and company safety policy. This full-time position requires 3+ years underground mining experience and strong communication skills.