Title:  Assistant Shift Foreman

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Missions and Values 
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Plan, direct and lead the work of direct report(s), crew or team
• Monitor and control the daily activities of the mining contractor or shift supervisors to ensure continuity of operations and that budget targets are achieved
• Produce production reports
• Ensure grade control procedures are followed
• Liaise with maintenance personnel to ensure optimal equipment availability
• Inspect the workplace for safe and healthy work practices and environment and actively promoting mine safety among workforce
• Ensure activities are consistent with safe mining practices
• Ensure that employees receive proper induction and training in safe work practices
• Ensure positive industrial relations are promoted around the mine duties may be partially defined by statute
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

EXPERIENCE

• 7 years relevant management and operational experience required
• 3 years supervisory experience required

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - Surface Environment 

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• 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 perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• 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/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Physical Requirements - Underground Environment

• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
• 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
• 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/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/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
• 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/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Physical Requirements - Office

• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
• Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
• Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by telephone and in person
• Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.

Job Summary

The Assistant Shift Foreman is responsible for coordinating shift production activities so that continuity of operations is achieved in accordance with budget tonnage and quality objectives and ensuring all resources are available for optimal production.

Education