Underground Coal - Project Coordinator

Frank Calandra Jennmar Services•Marissa Township, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Coal Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating day-to-day underground mining operations, workforce management, safety compliance, customer communication, and project execution. This position serves as a key link between mine management, contractors, staffing personnel, and company leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous underground coal mining experience required. Min. 3 years
Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and underground mine safety practices.
Ability to communicate professionally with mine management and workforce personnel.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends when operationally necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operations coordination, project management, staffing, or mine supervision preferred.
Leadership experience in underground coal operations.
Knowledge of workforce scheduling and labor coordination.
Ability to work under pressure in high-demand production environments.
Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities.
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily underground labor and operational activities to support production goals.
Communicate with mine management regarding staffing needs, scheduling, and workforce performance.
Monitor project timelines, manpower levels, and operational progress.
Track attendance, turnover, call-offs, and workforce availability.
Support operational planning for maintenance outages, production changes, and special projects.
Promote and enforce all MSHA regulations, company safety policies, and mine site procedures.
Coordinate required underground safety training and certifications.
Assist with incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
Ensure employees are equipped with required PPE and safety equipment.
Serve as a primary point of contact for underground employees and mine supervisors.
Assist with employee coaching, discipline documentation, and performance evaluations.
Support recruiting and retention initiatives for underground labor positions.
Maintain project reports, staffing metrics, and operational documentation.