Underground Longwall Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located at Marshall County Coal Resources in Cameron, West Virginia . We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Primarily responsible for troubleshooting/repairing face and outby equipment and supporting production on a longwall section.

Pay Type : Hourly

Pay Range: $36.415/hour

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient production of coal and/or assistance in the production of coal in general work areas
• Visually inspect work area for potential hazards
• Ensure that body mechanics, equipment, and tools are utilized in a safe and responsible manner
• Safely, effectively, and efficiently work and respond to changing conditions within the mine
• Must comply with company and mine policies, regulatory policies, and approved procedures
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team environment
• Troubleshoot all underground coal mining equipment, hydraulics, electrical, conveyor systems, and diesel transportation units
• Determine the type and extent of repair work needed on various types of mining equipment
• Determine seriousness of problems and estimates time to make repairs; obtain correct parts from warehouse
• Interpret maintenance manuals, parts books, work orders, blueprints, and schematics
• Maintain/repair pneumatic equipment
• Welding and torching as necessary
• Perform work area housekeeping duties
• Other duties as necessary

Experience

• Must have two (2) years industrial maintenance experience
• Successfully demonstrate mechanical aptitude

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid state issued Underground Electrical Certification
• Must have state issued Underground Miner Certification
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Thorough knowledge of general mining practices as well as State and Federal mining laws
• Must be able to successfully complete industry-approved training courses
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Must meet all Federal, State, and Local requirements
• Must be able to successfully pass a post-offer drug test and background check
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Schedule and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling, and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• 100% employer-paid apprentice miner training
• Monthly and annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

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