BC Operator- Prep Plant

Warrior Met Coal Inc•Blue Creek, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Plant Operator performs tasks related to coal preparation, processing, and equipment operations near Brookwood, Alabama. The role works closely with supervisors and teammates to maintain a safe work environment and follow company policies and procedures. The employee is expected to exemplify the “Warrior Way”—Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, and Responsibility—and maintain professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. Mining positions may involve various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The work takes place in a coal-processing environment and may involve changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise and lighting, and confined work areas. The role includes operating and maintaining heavy equipment and plant machinery while following applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid equipment operation certifications, as required.
Experience in coal preparation and plant equipment operations.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a coal-processing environment.
Good punctuality and attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to stand for long periods on uneven, rocky surfaces; sit for up to four hours operating equipment or vehicles; and walk for up to four hours at a time.
Ability to navigate work areas with varying clearance and headroom, consistent with the SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
Ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment required by the company and MSHA.
Ability to bend or stoop for a full work period and climb stairs or steps, equipment, and ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, make quick arm and leg reflex movements, and maintain good hand-to-eye coordination.
Ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise and light conditions, artificial light, and confined work areas.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor prep plant equipment to support efficient coal processing.
Use a bulldozer on steep-slope stockpiles to manage stockpile size and move material to feeders in ROM, clean coal, train, and barge loadout areas.
Move or load material on stockpiles, trucks, and feeder hoppers in ROM, clean coal, train, and barge loadout areas.
Load and unload delivery trucks using a skid steer or telehandler forklift.
Operate rigid-frame or articulating dump trucks.
Set up, start, and maintain portable pumps, air compressors, generators, and light plants.
Operate water trucks and control dust on roadways and yards to meet requirements.
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of prep plant machinery.
Follow safety and environmental regulations, company policies, and standard work procedures.
Support safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action when needed.
Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
Attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
Investigate accidents and near misses and report findings and conclusions, supporting positive action through training, equipment setup, or repairs.
Promote environmental awareness and ensure adherence to environmental policies, work standards, management plans, and regulatory obligations.
Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into work activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.