Underground Trainee

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal producer in Alabama is seeking an underground miner trainee. The position involves operational support and performing various manual labor tasks under the supervision of experienced miners. Trainees will follow safety procedures and assist with essential mining operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor tasks effectively.
• Must be capable of following specific instructions.
• Demonstrated physical and mental dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual labor duties such as shoveling and gathering supplies.
• Assist in moving sections and installing mine conveyor belts.
• Conduct all work under supervision and comply with safety laws.

Skills

Manual labor

Following instructions

Physical dexterity

Job description

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The underground miner trainee is required by state and federal law to be under direct supervision of an experienced, spotter-certified miner for a period of at least 45 working shifts. The miner trainee shall provide operational support as it pertains to performing various general/manual labor duties on a frequent basis as assigned. Performance of these and other associated duties in a manner consistent with all applicable procedures, plans, policies, practices, environmental, health or safety rules or legal requirements.

Provide operational support as it pertains to performing various general/manual labor duties on frequent basis as assigned so that production goals are met. Performance of these and other associated duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with all applicable procedures, plans, policies, practices, environmental, health or safety rules or legal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform various general/manual labor duties on frequent basis such as shoveling; applying rock dust; gathering and delivering supplies and materials; greasing conveyor belt rollers, tailpieces and head drives; assisting other miners in performing their duties, etc.
• Assist in moving the section, which primarily involves installing/retrieving mine conveyor belt, associated structure and devices, and moving up/pulling back the section main electrical power distribution center, battery chargers and associated electrical cables.
• Conduct all work activities under the direct supervision of an experienced, spotter-certified miner for a period of at least 45 worked shifts and remain in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions while maintaining acceptable established standards of work performance and conduct, show necessary and consistent energy, as well as acceptable mental and physical dexterity, for the satisfactory completion of the essential duties as defined.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

About Us

Warrior Met Coal is a leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry from underground mines located in Brookwood, Alabama, southwest of Birmingham and near Tuscaloosa. The company’s cost-efficient operations serve markets in the UnitedStates, Europe, Asia and South America via convenient barge and rail access to the Port of Mobile. Operating safely is a high priority for Warrior Met Coal, and we focus daily on providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.