Longwall Maintenance Coordinator

Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of all aspects of the longwall mining system by maximizing efficiencies by effectively utilizing the resources provided.

Plans, directs and monitors all activity for longwall maintenance including recovery, rebuild, and setup. Coordinates support of longwall, maintenance and outby crews with appropriate mine management.

Responsible for attaining optimum level of operating and cost efficiency for longwall maintenance activities. Recommends and implements improvements in equipment and maintenance methods.

Conducts meetings and organizes training to improve overall longwall performance. Sets goals, priorities, and standards through communication and cooperation with all departments.

Responsible for recommending longwall equipment selection/modifications. Will play an active role in contracts, equipment specifications, warranties.

Approves longwall material and supply orders to an authorized approval level.

Coordinates longwall maintenance with the maintenance department and shift coordinators to minimize downtime.

Implements all safety policies and procedures related to an injury free work environment.

Develops, implements, and monitors cost reduction plans and productivity improvements.

Develop and implement the predictive and preventive maintenance program for longwall equipment.

Preferred education and experience includes demonstrated successful underground coal mining supervisory experience, ten years underground mining experience with a diverse background in longwall, CM operations and general mine work, S degree in mining, mechanical, or electrical engineering is desirable, a comprehensive understanding of both longwall and continuous mining methods, good planning and organizational skills, strong leadership ability, current Utah Mine Foreman Certification, MSHA Electrical Certification, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communications (oral and written) skills, computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are required.