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Continuous Miner Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy

Litchfield, ILJob$35.19/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$35.19/hr
Location
Litchfield, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a Continuous Miner Operator (Patton). The Continuous Miner Operator operates a miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment. This role involves determining appropriate locations for operations, repositioning the miner, and driving it into position at the working face. The operator also observes and listens to equipment to detect malfunctions and performs routine maintenance and repairs.

Key focus areas include Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment, Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations, and Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Experience As A Continuous Miner Operator and Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training. Preferred (not required): Operate Miner, Determine Appropriate Locations, Reposition Miner, and Drive Miner.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate MinerDetermine Appropriate LocationsReposition MinerDrive MinerOperating Miner SafelyOperating Miner EfficientlyOperating Miner in Compliance With Company PolicyOperating Miner in Compliance With State LawsObserve Equipment OperationListen to Equipment OperationDetect Binding or Stoppage of ToolsDetect Equipment MalfunctionsMonitor Extraction OperationsPerform Routine MaintenancePerform Repairs to Miner

Qualifications

2+ Years Experience as a Continuous Miner OperatorCurrent Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment

  • Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.

  • Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts

  • Drive miner into position at working face

  • Experience in operating miner safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company Policy, State Laws, and Federal Laws

  • Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions

  • Monitor extraction operations

  • Knowledge to be able to perform routine maintenance and repairs to miner

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Continuous Miner Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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