Section Supervisor - Mine

Prairie State Energy Campus • IL

79d • $100,500 - $118,000

About The Position

The Section Supervisor Underground Operations manages a safe and efficient production of coal on a working section in an underground coal mine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, specifically in an underground mining environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ Section Supervisor experience or four (4) years’ documented experience in a leadership or lead role.
• Mine Manager’s Papers (obtain within first testing date after accepting position, if not certified).
• Mine Examiner’s Papers required.
• Must have a valid Illinois State Driver’s License.
• Emergency Medical Training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all underground mining practices, equipment and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of all state and federal laws and regulations governing the mining of coal.
• Knowledge and ability to make decisions relative to production, maintenance, law, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of employees on a working section related to safety and production.
• Identify and supervise the elimination of hazardous conditions derived from roof conditions, dust, gas, and those related to material handling, movement of equipment and electrical power distribution.
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyor belts, feeders, fire prevention equipment and firefighting apparatus.
• Supervise the mining of coal according to plans on main entry and room sections using continuous mining equipment and transporting this coal to section loading point while following all laws and/or Company regulations.
• Direct the section according to mine map projections making sure sights are correct and crosscuts are turned properly.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner’s books, and conditions of equipment, section, roof, and roadways.
• Conduct safety meetings with crew.
• Maintain all safe work procedures.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere by following sound employee relations procedures.
• Provide ongoing training to the crew to ensure that production requirements are met in the safest, most efficient manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with Company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, accruing 160 hours annually with gradual increases based on length of service.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Paid maternal and paternal leave available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees