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.
