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We are seeking a Longwall Maintenance 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 a Longwall Maintenance Foreman, you will perform various tasks related to of longwall maintenance personnel and management for their respective shift and department. The Longwall Maintenance Foreman will work closely with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment while adhering to company policies and procedures. Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead production crews on the longwall face to achieve daily coal output targets safely and efficiently.
- Oversee maintenance crews performing routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on longwall equipment, including shearers, shields, AFCs, and hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
- Collaborate with maintenance planners and engineers to implement preventive maintenance schedules and strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and all mine safety procedures.
- Conduct shift inspections and pre-operational equipment checks.
- Train and mentor both production and maintenance personnel to ensure best practices in longwall operations and machinery upkeep.
- Maintain accurate logs of production, maintenance activities, downtime events, and parts usage.
- Respond quickly to emergency breakdowns, coordinating repairs and ensuring crew safety.
Who You are:
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree in industrial maintenance or mining technology preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of underground coal mining experience, with at least 2 years in longwall operations and maintenance leadership.
- Valid Alabama Underground Mine Foreman Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Strong working knowledge of longwall systems: shearers, shields, conveyor drives, hydraulics, VFDs, PLCs, and power centers.
- Skilled in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical failures in high-pressure underground environments.
- Experience with preventive maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and CMMS tools (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage both production and maintenance teams.
- Current MSHA Electrical Certification
- Proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and mine layouts.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and respond to after-hours emergencies.
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.
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Warrior Met Coal
paid time off, 401(k)
May 02, 2025