Underground Coal Mine Belt Examiner/Fireboss

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

GRADE: Certified Belt Examiner/Fireboss

JOB LOCATION: Mountain Laurel Complex - Sharples, WV

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

• Safely perform multiple tasks involving conveyor belt systems and/or perform pre-shift and on-shift examinations as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Actively participate and support the company's Behavior Based Safety Process.
• Assure compliance with all Federal, State and Company laws, guidelines, directives, and plans.
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist in the making of belt splices and unscheduled maintenance
• Responsible for the installation/removal of conveyor systems requiring the use of equipment such as scoops and locomotives
• Deliver conveyor system components as needed
• Set timbers, build cribs and/or other means of additional support in work areas (as needed)
• Rock dust work areas frequently and as needed
• Replace damaged rollers, structure, etc. as needed
• Fabricating of discharge chutes and other belt components by the use of cutting torches and welders (as needed)
• Communicate with Belt Coordinator and Mine Management in regards to job duties and work area conditions
• Perform firebossing examinations in work area as needed, and/or required by regulations
• Other duties will/may be assigned by Management as needed

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Possess current WV Underground Belt Examiner Certification. (Required)
• Possess current WV Underground Coal Miner Certification. (Required)
• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of underground conveyor belt/examining experience.
• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Display excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
• WV Underground Mine Foreman certification. (Preferred)

Current Openings for Underground Coal Mine Belt Examiner/Fireboss Jobs at Mountain Laurel/Mingo Logan