Longwall Section Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 2020, Iron Senergy is an independent energy company committed to the highest operational standards in the production of coal and energy.  Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, our company is built on a foundation of safety, quality, technology, innovation and integrity.  Our longwall mining operation located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania is anchored by a team of some of the hardest working miners in the industry.   Our team has extensive experience operating in the coal and energy industry with our leadership having over 100 years of combined experience.

We take pride in responsibly creating tomorrow’s energy today, and we remain keenly focused on growing our current coal and natural gas operations while actively pursuing investments and the development of renewable energy.  We believe we will be the reliable strategic partner of tomorrow’s energy suppliers and remain committed to being one of the safest and most respected energy producers in the world.

The Longwall Section Foreman position is required to manage safely, efficiently and cost effectively a Longwall Production crew to meet budget goals.

Job Specific and/or Technical Skills Required: 

Read, understand and use engineering maps and drawings for section planning. Have a working knowledge of Federal and State Laws, UMWA Contract and Company Policies.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Achieve budgeted footage in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
2. Plan, implement, and monitor Longwall section activities on your shift to achieve continuous improvement.
3. Ensure compliance with State and federal laws and company policies.
4. Ensure safe work performance of assigned workforce
5. Develop production workforce to achieve section standards, including ventilation, roof control, cleanup, rock dusting, and drainage.
6. Communicate and coordinate sections activities with appropriate shift foreman.
7. Ensure compliance with UMWA contract for area of responsibility.
8. Responsible for detailed verbal and written communication with workforce, supervisors and cross shift foremen.
9. Complete accurate and detailed daily production and activity reports.
10. Expected to be dressed and ready to plan and coordinate shift responsibilities one hour prior to start of your shift.
11. Ensure safe operation and condition of section equipment including mantrips.
12. Responsible for accurate daily payment of all employees under your charge.
13. Comply with all assigned safety program elements.

Job Specific and/or Technical Skills Required

• Must have 1-5 years of underground Longwall experience.
• Must have PA State Assistant Mine Foreman Certification or PA State Mine Foreman Certification.
• Ability to communicate, manage, motivate, and train.
• Must have working knowledge of Federal and State Laws, UMWA Contract and Company Policies. 
• Must be able to read, understand, and use engineering maps, drawings, and plans.

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Plan, PTO

Iron Senergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.