Foreman - Maintenance Underground

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the maintenance of systems and equipment of an undergound mine that are integral to the success of operations. Minimizing downtime and ensuring safe and proper repairs by providing electrical support, systems and processes. The Maintenance Foreman’s main objective is to maintain and repair the Company’s equipment to allow the Maintenance Department to achieve its objectives and targets safely and within budget. This position provides general maintenance supervision and directs maintenance and repair activities associated with the operation of an underground mine. Essential Functions Essential Functions Foster a safety conscious culture through effective communications, coaching, training and development to ensure compliance with state, federal and company policies and procedures Utilize manpower and materials safely and efficiently to inspect, repair and troubleshoot equipment problems. Develop a motivated team to ensure equipment/facilities are maintained in proper working order and permissible condition and maintained to high standards to achieve high availabilities and meet maintenance/production goals. Inspect work areas daily to identify unsafe conditions and implements necessary corrections. Conduct safety meetings for crews. Ensure personnel are trained in operation of equipment and maintenance tasks before performing work. Maintain repair logs, takes call out reports and orders parts/materials for repair and maintenance of equipment. Interface with shift foremen/section foreman regarding status of maintenance work. Accurately and timely fill out and sign federal inspection and hazard books in compliance with regulations. Labor Administration Assure that efficient, fair and consistent practices are followed. Assure that the assets of the Company are protected and maximized, consistent with Warrior Met Coal principles and practices. Additional Functions Must be able to follow specific instructions while maintaining acceptable established standards of work performance and conduct, show necessary and consistent energy, as well as acceptable mental and physical dexterity, for the satisfactory completion of the essential duties as defined. Other duties as assigned by management. Who You are Valid Alabama Mine Foreman Certificate. Proficient in the use and maintenance of continuous mining equipment and systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. High attention to safety, detail, and quality. Ability to work under pressure, in challenging and dynamic environments. 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. Warrior Met Coal is a leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry from underground mines located in Brookwood, Alabama, southwest of Birmingham and near Tuscaloosa. The company’s cost-efficient operations serve markets in the United States, Europe, Asia and South America via convenient barge and rail access to the Port of Mobile. Operating safely is a high priority for Warrior Met Coal, and we focus daily on providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warrior Met Coal