Longwall Mechanic

Hourly Position

Certifications:

• Must hold a West Virginia Experienced Underground Miner Certification.
• Must hold a Federal and West Virginia State Electrical Certification.

Reports to: Longwall Coordinator

Job Description:

• Maintain longwall equipment as assigned based on the operational needs of the mine.
• Ability to follow and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Knowledge of solid state circuitry electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and all company policies
• Perform any other assigned tasks for which he or she is qualified by virtue of training or experience

The essential functions of this position were determined to be but not limited to:

1. Perform emergency and preventive maintenance, including electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair/replacement of component parts, on all production and support equipment.

2. Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, i.e., greasing, fluid checks, oil and filter changes, etc.

3. Perform permissibility testing.

4. Welding and acetylene torch cutting repair and mechanical fabricating.

5. Other duties may be required as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman or the Longwall Coordinator.

Work Schedule: Will work five (5) days, Monday through Friday. Periodically, miners will be required to work a sixth (6th) day on Saturday. Overtime may be required by the Maintenance Foreman, Longwall Coordinator, or the Mine Foreman.

Position Summary:

• Employee must be able to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and hydraulic prints.
• Must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds regularly.
• Operate equipment and use various hand tools including hammers, knives, etc. as required.
• Work closely with others in a team effort.