Underground Maintenance Supervisor

This position is located at Marion County Coal Resourcesin Metz, WV. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Primarily responsible for maintaining equipment in run-ready condition, thereby reducing down time and increasing cost effectiveness and efficiency. Manages all maintenance-related activities on continuous miner sections and outby areas of the mine to ensure high availability and productivity.

Pay Type: Salary

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the mine electrical system in safe and permissible condition
• Plans efficient maintenance and preventive maintenance activities and procedures that safely maximize productivity and profitability
• Works to ensure that all safety, maintenance, and cost objectives are met or exceeded
• Communicates mine plans, changes, and company policies and procedures to other supervisors & employees
• Works with the Senior Electrical Manager, Master Mechanic, and Maintenance Planner to plan and execute efficient maintenance activities that minimize downtime
• Communicate potential opportunities to improve the operation
• Communicate issues that would impact the running of a safe, productive, and cost-effective operation
• Direct electrical repair work to ensure safe and efficient completion
• Supervise all maintenance to mobile and stationary equipment in assigned area.
• Maintain communication equipment in operable condition
• Required permissibility checks on electrical equipment
• Oversee the preventive maintenance program for assigned area
• Ensure all electrical/maintenance reports required by law or company policy are completed
• Regular inspection of equipment and removing from service for repairs when required
• Order parts and supplies as needed
• Participate in the evaluation of equipment life as to rebuilds or replacements
• Interpret maintenance manuals, parts books, work orders, blueprints, and schematics
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Work with the Supervisor of Human Resources to resolve industrial and employee relation issues, coordinate employee communications, and resolve conflicts and grievances
• Works with Office Manager/Mine Clerk to make sure all payroll systems are correct
• May perform the duties of the Shift Maintenance Supervisor on an as-needed basis

Experience

• Must be an experienced underground coal miner with at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience
• 3 or more years of related experience in mine operations and electrical & mechanical maintenance preferred; or possesses a degree in engineering, electronics, or a relevant industrial field and 1 or more years of experience
• Minimum 2 years underground supervisory experience (preferred)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• State issued/MSHA Underground Low, Medium, and High Voltage Electrical certification required
• State issued Underground Miner certification required
• State issued Underground Mine Foreman certification, preferred
• Minimum 5 years underground electrical experience required, or 2 years of underground electrical experience coupled with a minimum of an Associates degree in a field related to Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Requires working knowledge of coal mining operations, including safety, production, maintenance, and cost
• Working knowledge of underground electrical systems, electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, and welding
• Understanding and knowledge of State and Federal underground electrical laws
• Experience with automation (PLCs, HMIs) programming is a plus, but not required
• Experience and understanding of relay logic, breakers, fuses, vacuum contactors, transformers
• Understanding of MSHA- required circuit protections Ground Fault, Ground Monitor, Short Circuit, Overcurrent, and Under Voltage Protection
• Job duties will be performed underground and on the surface; must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications and successfully complete industry-approved training courses
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• 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 applicants religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (subject to the applicants religious practices)
• Must be able to work in an underground mining environment
• 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
• Monthly and annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays and paid vacation