Longwall Production Supervisor - Leer South - Philippi, WV

If you are looking to join a quality team with an industry leading safety culture, an employer of choice within the mining industry ' we'd like to invite you to explore an exciting career opportunity with Leer South (Wolf Run Mining, LLC).

Core’s Leer South facility boast a "best in class" reserve life providing employee stability and opportunities for professional growth while providing excellent compensation and outstanding benefits, such as medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, and educational assistance.

Leer South (Wolf Run Mining, LLC) is a growing, world-class mining company producing essential resources for steel manufacturing worldwide Leer South (Wolf Run Mining, LLC) is one of the largest employers in the region and takes pride in our positive employee relations and community support activities.

Leer South (Wolf Run Mining, LLC) is looking for a Longwall Production Supervisor to join our successful team in Philippi, West Virginia.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide direction and leadership to hourly employees in the underground production and transportation of coal in a safe manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Must adhere to Core Natural Resources principles: Safety, Sustainability, Continuous, and Continuous Improvement
2.

Supervise hourly employees in the longwall section and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.
3.

Supervise mining of coal according to the mine plan using longwall mining equipment while following all federal and state laws and company policies.
4.

Follow up on all production activities and maintain the longwall face cycle to minimize the effects of changing conditions in roof, rib, face, haulage and electrical disturbances.
5.

Hold safety meetings with crew and making several pre-shift checks including review of examiner’s books, equipment conditions, section conditions and roof conditions.
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Supervise the direct clean-up and recovery operations should roof falls or other conditions interfere with normal production schedules or plans.
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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.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

5 years of underground mining experience in both continuous miner and longwall method of mining

2 years previous supervisory experience

West Virginia Mine Foreman’s certifications required

Thorough knowledge of general mining practices, and State and Federal mining laws.

Core Natural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive full and fair consideration for employment.

M/F/Disability/Vet