Assistant Shift Foreman

We are seeking an Assistant Shift Foreman to work in our Blue Creek Mine in Berry, Alabama. We expect this person to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

Who We Are:

All teammates are required to work in a manner that exemplifies the "Warrior Way" - Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, Responsibility. Mining positions may be required to work various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We provide a generous compensation and benefits package, including incentive plans, 401(k), paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Shift Foreman, you will perform various tasks related to of all mine operations personnel and management for their respective shift and department. The Assistant Shift Foreman will work closely with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Shift Foreman in supervising, coordinating, and scheduling the activities of all mine operations personnel.
• Provide leadership to all mining activities, ensuring work is being completed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Supervise, train, and develop assigned team members as required.
• Establish good working relationships with other departments. Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinate equipment usage to ensure efficient and effective achievement of operational objectives.
• Ensure achievement of production targets by maintaining operational objectives
• Report performance breakdowns, equipment damage, safety near misses, incidents, and accidents according to established procedures
• Implement short- and long-term operational plans and objectives as directed by the Shift Foreman, in accordance with production plan requirements.
• Assist the Shift Foreman in assessing employee performance against objectives on a regular basis as per Company policy and take corrective action where required.
• Work with the Shift Foreman to investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, emphasis on prevention through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions.

Who You are:

• Must have valid Alabama Mine Foreman Certification
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in an underground coal mine
• Maintain good punctuality and attendance.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including availability for weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

Environment and Safety

• Improve on safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action where required.
• Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
• Maintain a high level of Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
• Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled safety meetings and training.
• Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions.
• Maintain environmental awareness amongst the workforce by holding meetings and involving the environmental department in related subjects.
• Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.
• Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization.

Physical Requirements - Underground:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
• Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must be able to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Will need to walk through different sections of the mine with different amounts of clearance and headroom.
• Walking ability will be based on SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• Must be able to wear the required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
• Must be able to bend or stoop for a full work period because of mine height.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
• Must be able to do repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have quick reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.