Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, certified Mine Foreman to lead daily underground operations at Mountaineer No. 1. This first-line supervisory and statutory role directs section production, conducts required examinations, and owns the safety of every employee under your charge each shift.
Responsibilities
- Direct production, roof control, ventilation, and haulage for the assigned section or shift per the approved mine plan.
- Conduct required pre-shift, on-shift, and fire boss examinations of working places, travelways, escapeways, and belt lines.
- Supervise, train, and coach the section crew in safe, efficient work practices.
- Enforce WVOMHST and MSHA compliance, and correct or withdraw personnel from hazardous conditions.
- Coordinate with mine management, engineering, and maintenance to minimize downtime and hit production targets.
- Maintain accurate shift, production, and examination records.
Required Qualifications
- Valid WV Underground Mine Foreman-Fire Boss Certificate (or Assistant Foreman-Fire Boss, eligible to test for Foreman), issued by WVOMHST.
- Valid WV Miner’s Certificate, in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years’ underground coal mining experience, including 18 months on a working section (or equivalent accredited education/experience recognized by WVOMHST).
- Working knowledge of WV Code §22A and MSHA 30 CFR Part 75.
- Ability to work underground on a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Preference given to candidates with prior metallurgical coal experience and established roots in the local area.
- Preferred Qualifications would include current WV Mine Foreman continuing education/electrical hazards training; prior continuous miner section supervision; and First Aid/CPR/AED or mine rescue experience a plus.
- Safety-Sensitive Role. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb for a full underground shift; lift up to 80 lbs occasionally; wear required PPE; and meet applicable vision, hearing, and medical fitness standards for underground work, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Join us as an Underground Mine Foreman to lead our underground operations with energy and precision! Your expertise will drive safe practices while maximizing productivity in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you’re passionate about mining safety, operational excellence, and working outdoors in a challenging yet rewarding setting—this is your opportunity to shine!
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
