Section Supervisor - Mine

Prairie State Energy Campus • Mine, IL

1d • $102,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

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. This role involves direct supervision of employees, identification and elimination of hazardous conditions, and oversight of the installation and maintenance of various mining equipment and systems. The supervisor is responsible for mining coal according to plans, directing the section according to mine map projections, and conducting pre-shift and on-shift examinations. Additionally, the role includes conducting safety meetings, maintaining safe work procedures, fostering a professional working atmosphere, and providing ongoing training to the crew to ensure safe and efficient production.

Requirements

• 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 Examiner’s Papers required.
• Must have a valid Illinois State Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong sense of closure; complete what you start”.
• Ability to read and understand mine plans.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Stand for 6 to 10 hours on uneven rocky surfaces
• Walk for up to 8 hours at a time in uneven and wet conditions through sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom.
• Lift up to 70 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Work from elevated positions, walk or climb up and down stairways and ladders and climb on and off of equipment and must be able to bend or stoop for a full shift as a result of the mine height.
• Ability to do overhead work
• Don and wear required safety equipment including SCSR, respirators, hearing and eye protection, and protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Mine Manager’s Papers (obtain within first testing date after accepting position, if not certified)
• Emergency Medical Training is preferred.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree