Longwall Section Foreman

Iron Cumberland LLC•Center Township, PA

12d

About The Position

The Longwall Section Foreman manages a Longwall Production crew safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet budget goals. The role plans and monitors section activities during a shift, ensures compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and the UMWA contract, and supports continuous improvement and safe production.

Requirements

1–5 years of underground Longwall experience.
PA State Assistant Mine Foreman Certification or PA State Mine Foreman Certification.
Ability to communicate, manage, motivate, and train.
Working knowledge of federal and state laws, the UMWA contract, and company policies.
Ability to read, understand, and use engineering maps, drawings, and plans.

Responsibilities

Achieve budgeted footage safely and cost-effectively.
Plan, implement, and monitor Longwall section activities during the shift to achieve continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and company policies.
Ensure safe work performance by the assigned workforce.
Develop the production workforce to meet section standards for ventilation, roof control, cleanup, rock dusting, and drainage.
Communicate and coordinate section activities with the appropriate shift foreman.
Ensure compliance with the UMWA contract in the area of responsibility.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the workforce, supervisors, and cross-shift foremen.
Complete accurate and detailed daily production and activity reports.
Be dressed and ready to plan and coordinate shift responsibilities one hour before the shift starts.
Ensure safe operation and condition of section equipment, including mantrips.
Ensure accurate daily payment of employees under the foreman's charge.
Comply with all assigned safety program elements.