- Direct supervision of employees on working section related to safety and production. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- Identify and supervise the elimination of hazardous conditions derived from roof conditions, dust, gas, and those related to material handling, movement of equipment and electrical power distribution. (See PA 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- Supervise the installation and maintenance of roof supports, ventilation controls, pumps, section supplies, electrical power distribution centers, conveyor belts, feeders, fire prevention equipment, and fire fighting apparatus. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- Supervise the mining of coal according to plans on main entry and room sections using continuous mining equipment and transporting this coal to section loading point while following all laws and/or Company regulations. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- Direct the section according to mine map projections making sure sights are correct and cross-cuts are turned properly. (See PA 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner's book, equipment conditions, section conditions, roof and roadway conditions. See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise the clean-up and recovery operations should roof falls or other conditions interfere with normal production.
- Conduct regular scheduled safety meetings with crew.
- Complete all paper work for the section including the fireboss books and maintenance information.
- Maintain a professional working atmosphere by following the Wage Agreement and following sound employee relations procedures.
- Maintain all standard operating procedures, including all mining activities (housekeeping, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Through knowledge of underground mining practices, equipment and procedures, State and Federal mine laws, as well as company policy.
- Knowledge and ability to make decisions relative to production, maintenance, law, safety, and contractural problems.
- Organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and motivate employees.
Education and/or Training:
- State Mine Foreman/Fireboss certification.
- Minimum of three years underground experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician for mining preferred.
Materials and Equipment Used:
- Anemometer
- Methane detector
- Oxygen analyzer
- Self rescuer
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
See Attached
DATE: January 9, 2017
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
JOB TITLE:
Section Foreman
LOCATION:
All Operations
Overtime Required?
Yes
No
Rotating shifts?
Yes
No
Explain schedule
Trad. Operations Sched.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Steel toe boots
Metatarsal boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Gloves
Safety lamp
Respirator
PWSCR
Filter Type Rescuer
Cap Light
Other
W65 Rescuer
Reflective Material per policy
Other
Other
Work Performed:
Underground
100%
Inside
Outside
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Strength = The amount of force exerted to lift, carry, push or pull.
Check the maximum level of ability required.
S
10 pounds occasionally, walking occasionally
L
20 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 10 pounds
M
21-50 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 25 pounds, up to 10 pounds constantly
H
51-100 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 50 pounds, or up to 20 pounds constantly
V
More than 100 pounds occasionally, an excess of 50 pounds frequently, and an excess of 20 pounds constantly
Physical Abilities: Check the frequency level required for each physical demand.
Never = 0 hours per day
Occasionally = 0 to 2.5 hours per day
Frequently = 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
Constantly = 5.5+ hours per day
N
O
F
C
2.
Standing
3.
Walking
4.
Sitting
5.
Climbing
6.
Balancing (narrow, slippery or moving surfaces)
7.
Stooping
8.
Kneeling
9.
Crouching
10.
Crawling
11.
Forward reach
12.
Above eye level reach
13.
Handling
14.
Grasping (simple and power) and wrist twisting
15.
Fine manipulation
16.
Twisting (upper and lower trunk)
17.
Feeling
18.
Talking
19.
Hearing
20.
Tasting/Smelling
21.
Near Acuity (20 inches or less)
22.
Far Acuity (20 feet or more)
23.
Depth Perception
24.
Accommodation (adjust lens to eye)
25.
Color vision
26.
Field of Vision