Underground Coal Foreman (Outby, Section, Maintenance, Longwall, Belt)
Job Description Job Description Warrior Met Coal- located in ( Tuscaloosa, AL ) has current openings for Underground Mining Foreman. There are several positions open at this time that focus on different specialties. Warrior is a U.S.-based, environmentally, and socially minded supplier to the global steel industry. We are dedicated entirely to mining non-thermal metallurgical coal used as a critical component of steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. Warrior is a large-scale, low-cost producer and exporter of premium quality metallurgical coal, also known as hard-coking coal (HCC), operating highly efficient longwall operations in its underground mines based in Alabama. The Foreman’s primary purpose is to supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of all mine operations personnel. Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of all mine operations personnel. Provide leadership to all mining activities, ensuring work is being completed in a safe, efficient and timely manner. Control all allocated labor to ensure maximum availability of resources by managing absenteeism and taking corrective action where applicable. Coordinate resources to maintain and enhance critical equipment performance and availability through best business practices. Supervise, train, and develop assigned team members as required. Establish good working relationships with other departments. Production, Efficiency and Cost Control Coordinate equipment usage to ensure efficient and effective achievement of operational objectives. Analyze equipment rates and make changes to daily operational plans as necessary, based on mining conditions. Ensure achievement of production targets by maintaining operational objectives. Ensures all administrative data for the operations is generated accurately and in a timely manner; including all equipment and personnel time sheets and log books as well as daily diaries and production reports as required. Ensure that all records on equipment utilization (i.e. hours, pre-start checklists and utilized hours, are recorded on a daily basis.) Report performance breakdowns, equipment damage, safety near misses, incidents and accidents according to established procedures. Implement daily, weekly and monthly operational plans and objectives, in accordance with production plan requirements. Assesses employee performance against objectives on a regular basis as per Company policy and take corrective action where required. Implement and maintain operating procedures to ensure safe and effective operation of the mine. Implement actions to optimize mining process performance and attain efficiency targets in the areas of: labor productivity, equipment availability, utilization, and material consumption. Participate actively with the technical services group to support the development of optimum mining short and long-term plans. Develop and implement area work ownership with resources to maintain appropriate balance of workload with priority to equipment availability. Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, emphasis on prevention through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions. Identify haul roads and dumpsites that need repair and ensure deviations are rectified. Environment and Safety Improve on safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions and taking corrective action where required. Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control; Maintain a high level of Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring and revision of standard work procedures. Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace. Attend and participate on all scheduled safety meetings and training. Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions. Maintain environmental awareness amongst workforce by holding meetings and involving the environmental department in related subjects. Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements; Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization If your are an experienced Miner looking for a great opportunity with a well established and expanding company, with great pay and benefits please feel free to apply on our careers page at https://warriormetcoal.com/careers/. Company Description 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. These underground coal mines are 1,400 to 2,100 feet underground, making them some of the deepest vertical shaft coal mines in North America. We consider it a privilege to work and operate in the great state of Alabama and consider Brookwood, Alabama to be one of the premier coal mining towns in the south. Centrally located between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, our mines are also a short drive from locations such as Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, and many of the Gulf beaches like Destin, Panama City and Gulf Shores to name a few. Our families live, work, and attend school in the surrounding communities. We constantly strive to be a respected, responsible corporate citizen of our communities. We are conscientious about our impact on the lives of others, including the economic impact we have in our community. Operating safely is a high priority for Warrior Met Coal. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and the continued enhancement of a safety culture ensuring that all employees return home safely to their families every day. Company Description 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. These underground coal mines are 1,400 to 2,100 feet underground, making them some of the deepest vertical shaft coal mines in North America. We consider it a privilege to work and operate in the great state of Alabama and consider Brookwood, Alabama to be one of the premier coal mining towns in the south. Centrally located between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, our mines are also a short drive from locations such as Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, and many of the Gulf beaches like Destin, Panama City and Gulf Shores to name a few. Our families live, work, and attend school in the surrounding communities. We constantly strive to be a respected, responsible corporate citizen of our communities. We are conscientious about our impact on the lives of others, including the economic impact we have in our community. Operating safely is a high priority for Warrior Met Coal. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and the continued enhancement of a safety culture ensuring that all employees return home safely to their families every day.
