Underground Mine Foreman

Job Introduction

Underground Mine Foreman

United States - PA - Pleasant Gap

POSITION SUMMARY:

Graymont (PA) is seeking a well-organized, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Underground Mine Foreman. This individual will lead a crew of underground miners in the current production level of approximately two million tons per year of crushed limestone. The keys to success will be a strong focus on safety, open/honest communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement in all aspects of the underground mine operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

- Intense focus on safety and keeping the mine crew engaged in safety awareness.

- Provide leadership that instills confidence and encourages teamwork.

- Assign jobs and monitor work in progress to achieve mine production.

- Continuous focus on ways to improve miner’s skills.

- Ensure mine crews adhere to all safety, environmental and mining regulations.

- Conduct workplace exams of all active workplaces and travel ways.

- Ensure proper completion of risk assessments, workplace exams, and equipment pre-shift inspections along with all associated documentation.

- Mark headings for drilling to maintain alignment and heading dimensions.

- Examine roof conditions and work with the mine crew to correct defects in the mine roof.

- Coordinate with maintenance foreman and maintenance personnel to maintain both stationary and mobile equipment reliability.

- Ensure the underground mine is meeting the plant requirements by frequently meeting with plant operations.

- Monitor overtime list for compliance with overtime distribution.

- Verify time sheets for mine employees, along with absentee reports, and submit weekly for payroll processing.

- Enter work orders in JDE and ensure equipment defects have work orders assigned by the operator.

- Discipline and recognize in a fair and consistent manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must have worked in an underground industrial mineral mine for a minimum of 5 years or have a degree as a Mine Engineer with experience in a related field.

- Have a valid blaster’s license and mine foreman card from state of Pennsylvania.

- Knowledge of drilling, blasting, mobile equipment and organizing a daily work schedule.

- Solid understanding of labor relations and bargaining unit agreements.

- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and the state of Pennsylvania regulations.

- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and demands.

- Good record keeping skills and basic computer skills.

- Diligent documentation of daily activities and any incidents that occur during the shift.