BC Operator- Prep Plant

Warrior Met Coal•Berry, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Plant Operator performs tasks related to coal preparation, processing, and equipment operations at operations near Brookwood, Alabama. The operator works with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment and follow company policies and procedures. Teammates are 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 role involves operating heavy equipment and plant machinery, performing routine inspections and maintenance, and supporting safety and environmental compliance. Work takes place in a coal-processing environment and may involve uneven terrain, changing weather, dust, mud, noise, varying light, and confined work areas.

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 team members 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 walk through 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 throughout a work period and climb stairs, steps, equipment, and ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, make quick reflex movements with the arms and legs, 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 levels, varying light and darkness, artificial light, and confined work areas.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor preparation plant equipment to support efficient coal processing.
Push material with 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 and load material on stockpiles, trucks, and feeder hoppers in ROM, clean coal, train, and barge loadout areas.
Operate bulldozers (D11 and smaller) and front-end loaders (WA600 and WA500).
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 maintain compliance.
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of preparation 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 workplace 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 corrective action through training, equipment setup, or repairs.
Promote environmental awareness and ensure adherence to environmental policies, work standards, management plans, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.