Longwall Setup Recovery Foreman

Iron Cumberland•Waynesburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Longwall Setup Recovery Foreman manages a Longwall setup and tear-down crew safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet budget goals. The foreman plans, implements, and monitors Longwall activities during the shift, coordinates with other shift foremen, and supports continuous improvement. The role also includes developing the production workforce, maintaining compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and the UMWA contract, and ensuring safe operation of section equipment.

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-efficiently.
Plan, implement, and monitor Longwall activities on 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 achieve 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 for 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.
Complete accurate daily payment of employees under the foreman’s charge.
Comply with all assigned safety program elements.