BC Shift Foreman

Warrior Met Coal Inc•Blue Creek, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Foreman oversees mine operations personnel and management for their assigned shift and department at the Blue Creek Mine in Berry, Alabama. The role works closely with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment and comply with company policies and procedures. The Foreman leads and coordinates mining activities, personnel, and equipment to meet production objectives, while supporting equipment availability, operational efficiency, employee development, and accurate operational records. The position also has substantial safety and environmental responsibilities. The Foreman promotes safe work practices, conducts and participates in safety activities, investigates accidents and near misses, identifies and reports risks and incidents, and ensures adherence to applicable company, state, federal, and environmental requirements. The role requires working underground in demanding physical and environmental conditions and on rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

Valid Alabama Mine Foreman Certification.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in an underground coal mine.
Good punctuality and attendance.
Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to stand for long periods on uneven, rocky surfaces.
Ability to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles and walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
Ability to travel through mine sections with varying clearance and headroom; walking ability must meet 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 due to mine height.
Ability to climb stairs or steps and get on and off equipment and ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, make quick arm and leg reflex movements, and maintain good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise and light levels, and confined work areas.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule mine operations personnel.
Lead mining activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Manage allocated labor, absenteeism, and corrective actions to maximize resource availability.
Coordinate resources and equipment use to maintain and improve equipment performance and availability.
Supervise, train, and develop assigned team members.
Build effective working relationships with other departments and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Analyze equipment rates and adjust daily operational plans based on mining conditions.
Ensure production targets and operational objectives are achieved.
Generate accurate and timely operational records, including equipment and personnel timesheets, logbooks, daily diaries, and production reports.
Ensure equipment utilization records, including hours and pre-start checklists, are recorded daily.
Report performance breakdowns, equipment damage, safety near misses, incidents, and accidents according to procedures.
Implement short- and long-term operational plans and objectives in line with production plan requirements.
Assess employee performance against objectives and take corrective action as needed.
Implement and maintain operating procedures for safe and effective mine operations.
Optimize mining processes and efficiency in labor productivity, equipment availability and utilization, and material consumption.
Work with the technical services group to support development of short- and long-term mining plans.
Develop and implement area work ownership to balance workload and prioritize equipment availability.
Investigate accidents and near misses, identify preventive actions, and report findings and conclusions.
Identify haul roads and dumpsites requiring repair and ensure deviations are corrected.
Improve safety standards through safety meetings, safety interactions, and corrective action.
Ensure adherence to workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, assessment, and control.
Maintain safety performance through communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
Identify and report workplace safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
Attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
Promote workforce environmental awareness through meetings and engagement with the environmental department.
Ensure compliance with environmental policies, work standards, management plans, and regulatory requirements.
Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into organizational activities.