POSITION SUMMARY:

Graymont (PA) is seeking a well-organized, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Underground Mine Foreperson. This individual will lead a crew of underground miners in the current production level of approximately two million tons per year of crushed limestone. The keys to 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:

• Intense 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 dimensions.

• 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 both stationary and mobile 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 absentee reports, and submit weekly for payroll processing.

• 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.