Longwall Section Foreman

Iron Cumberland•Waynesburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Longwall Section Foreman manages a Longwall Production crew safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet budget goals. The foreman plans and coordinates section activities for the assigned shift, supports continuous improvement, ensures compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and the UMWA contract, and oversees workforce safety, production, equipment, and reporting. The position requires being dressed and ready to plan and coordinate shift responsibilities one hour before the shift starts.

Requirements

Must have 1–5 years of underground Longwall experience.
Must have Pennsylvania State Assistant Mine Foreman Certification or Pennsylvania 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 assigned 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, including 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.
Provide detailed verbal and written communication to 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.