What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Mine Foreman position at Graymont?
United States - PA - Pleasant Gap
POSITION SUMMARY:
Graymont (PA) is seeking a well-organized, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Underground Mine Foreman. This individual will lead a crew of underground miners in the current production level of approximately two million ton per year of crushed limestone. The keys for success will be a strong focus on safety, open/honest communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement in all aspects of the underground mine operation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
* Continue focus on safety and keeping the mine crew engaged in safety awareness.
* Provide leadership that instills confidence and encourages teamwork.
* Assign jobs and monitor work in progress to achieve mine production.
* Continuous focus on ways to improve miner's skills.
* Ensure mine crews adhere to all safety, environmental and mining regulations.
* Conduct workplace exams of all active workplaces and travel ways.
* Ensure proper completion of risk assessments, workplace exams, and equipment pre-shift inspections along with all associated documentation.
* Mark headings for drilling to maintain alignment and heading dimension.
* Examine roof conditions and work with the mine crew to correct defects in the mine roof.
* Coordinate with maintenance foreman and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment reliability.
* Ensure the underground mine is meeting the plant requirements by frequently meeting with plant operations.
* Monitor overtime list for compliance with overtime distribution.
* Verify time sheets for mine employees along with absence reports and submit weekly to payroll.
* Enter work orders in JDE and ensure equipment defects have work orders assigned by the operator.
* Discipline and recognize in a fair and consistent manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have worked in an underground industrial mineral mine for a minimum of 5 years or have a degree as a Mine Engineer with experience in a related field.
* Have a valid blaster's license and mine foreman card from state of Pennsylvania.
* Knowledge of drilling, blasting, mobile equipment and organizing a daily work schedule.
* Solid understanding of labor relations and bargaining unit agreements.
* Knowledge of MSHA regulations and the state of Pennsylvania regulations.
* Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and demands.
* Good record keeping skills and basic computer skills.
* Diligent documentation of daily activities and any incidents that occur during the shift.
