Section Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose :

Manage the safe and efficient production of coal on the working section of an underground coal mine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of employees on working section related to safety and production.
• Identify and supervise the elimination of hazardous conditions derived from roof conditions, dust, gas, and those related to material handling, movement of equipment and electrical power distribution.
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyor belts, feeders, fire prevention equipment, and fire fighting apparatus.
• Supervise the mining of coal according to plans on main entry and room sections using continuous mining equipment and transporting this coal to section loading point while following all laws and / or Company regulations.
• Direct the section according to mine map projections making sure sights are correct and cross-cuts are turned properly.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner's book, equipment conditions, section conditions, roof and roadway conditions.

Other Duties / Responsibilities

Position Qualifications

Through knowledge of underground mining practices, equipment and procedures, State and Federal mine laws, as well as company policy.

State Mine Foreman / Fireboss certification.

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