Site: Shoal Creek

 

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Longwall Supervisor to join our Shoal Creek, AL team. This role is responsible for providing a safe work environment to a crew of employees responsible for the production of coal at the longwall face and/or outby areas, while complying with state and federal regulations, including company policies. 

 

Duties will include:

Supervise crew to ensure production goals are being met, this includes setup of employees, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance. Conduct crew safety and informational sharing meetings, to ensure safe practices.   Conduct and review observations and risk assessments with team members. Act in accordance with and adhere to Peabody safety management system. Complete daily time records and maintain daily production records. Work closely with the CM Coordinator and Mine Foreman to ensure supplies and materials are adequate on working sections.   Supervise brattice work, setting posts and roof supports, clean up duties, hanging ventilation curtains, and other associated tasks. Coordinate and conduct training with new and existing employees. Work closely with the CM Coordinator and maintenance department in coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the equipment.   Communicate results. Conduct proper examinations as required by state and federal law and Peabody policy. Identify potential improvements to the mining process. Visibly support and champion Peabody’s mission and values. Foster and maintain respectful relationships with all levels of personnel. Comply with and enforce company policies.

 

The Lifestyle:

This position is a full-time, salaried role working from our Shoal Creek mine in Oakman, AL.

 

About you:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED and 5 years of equivalent longwall experience. 3 - 5 years of supervisor experience and/or crew lead experience.  Union supervisory experience is a plus. Must possess an Alabama Mine Foreman Certification  Must have a high level of understanding MSHA Regulations Must have good verbal and written communication skills Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs  Must be willing to work on any assigned shift and on scheduled weekends Experience in mine mechanical and maintenance preferred. Experience in implementing longwall automation systems and BI-directional cutting is a plus. Experience in Success Factors, SAP and Kronos is a plus.

Physical requirements:

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces. Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles. Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom. Walking ability will be judged according to SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA. Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA. Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height. Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders. Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination. Must have the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

This is a Safety Sensitive Role. Individuals in safety sensitive roles (i.e., role where impaired performance could credibly result in fatality or permanently disabling injury), with or without an accommodation cannot have:

an uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery. an uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery. a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery. or a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery.

The above stated requirements are aimed at reducing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of employees and others and are subject to providing reasonable accommodations.

In addition, individuals must meet the minimum vison and hearing requirements to fulfil a safety sensitive role: At least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) in each eye with or without correction. At least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured in each eye. The use of corrective lenses should be noted on the Medical Examiner's Certificate. No more than 40dB average hearing loss in better ear (with or without hearing aid).

Note:  This description merely reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Changes in operation or job content may require that this description be revised from time to time in the Company’ sole discretion.

 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

 

About Peabody:

Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customer in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products.

 

Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 18 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

 

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognize and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honoring our commitment.

 

Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

 

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