Leer South Mine - Longwall Operator

Longwall Operator

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

Grade: $39.35/hour

Job Location: Leer South Mining Complex (Philippi, WV)

Responsibilities Include:

• Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement.
• Must safely, effectively, and efficiently work and respond to changing conditions within the mine.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient production of coal and/or assistance in the production of coal in general work areas.
• Willing to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of mine management and co-workers.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Requires being responsible and dependable while fulfilling work obligations.
• Requires attention to detail and must be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Establish and maintain personally challenging achievement goals.
• Must comply with company and mine policies regarding Absenteeism, Personal Conduct, and Harassment as well as all policies, standards and expectations as outlined by mine management.
• Must comply with regulatory agencies including MSHA and state regulatory agencies.
• Must ensure that body mechanics, equipment, and tools are utilized in a safe and responsible manner.
• Must be able to properly operate all longwall face equipment

Minimum Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum of three years of underground mining experience
• Experience as a production operator in Longwall coal mining
• WV underground certification required; or equivalent time to test for certification.
• Must have experience navigating the above-mentioned longwall equipment through adverse geology conditions.
• Must have experience maintaining the longwall face alignment and proper mining horizon.
• Must be able to work as scheduled and assigned.
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as a part of a team.
• Must be able to perform heavy work as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles which may include but not limited to lift, carry, pull/push, climb, shovel, walk, or pry. *Physical demands of the job are subject to change based on industry demands
• Must be able to work on/near moving equipment as required by job.
• Must be able to understand and grasp mining concepts and safety strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Position will report to: Longwall Coordinator

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