Underground Miner - Faceman I

Job Summary:

The Faceman I position will assist all underground mining departments that are involved with production in the working faces of the mine.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Moving high voltage cable and ventilation curtains
• Installing and maintain ventilation controls and pumping equipment
• Operating a shuttle car and other medium to heavy equipment
• Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools
• Set up and adjustment equipment
• Organize materials to prepare for use
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Must have at least a limited working proficiency of the English language.
• Ability to obtain information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or more of underground faceman experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift ≥75 lbs
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Required to don personal protective equipment and all times while underground including: hard hat, safety glasses, mine belt with tracking, self-contained self-rescuer, & other tools, and safety toe boots.