Coordinator- Belt

Warrior Met Coal Inc

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Belt Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and safety of underground conveyor belt systems used to transport coal and materials throughout the mine. This position ensures belts operate efficiently, downtime is minimized, and all belt-related activities comply with mine safety regulations and company procedures. The coordinator works closely with mine management, maintenance teams, and belt crews to maintain safe and productive belt operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of experience in underground mining
Experience working with conveyor belt systems and belt maintenance is strongly preferred.
Must possess underground mine foreman certification.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to read mine maps and understand belt layout within the mine.
Ability to work in underground mining conditions and respond to operational emergencies if needed.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
Must be able to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
Will need to walk through different sections of the mine with different amounts of clearance and headroom.
Walking ability will be based on SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
Must be able to wear the required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
Must be able to bend or stoop for a full work period because of mine height.
Must be able to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
Must be able to do repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle) and have quick reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
You must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must be able 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 and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operation of underground conveyor belt systems used for coal and material transport.
Schedule and oversee maintenance, repairs, and inspections of belt lines, drives, rollers, and structure.
Monitor belt performance to identify issues such as misalignment, spillage, or mechanical failures.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety regulations related to conveyor systems.
Supervise or coordinate work of belt crews and contractors performing belt maintenance or installations.
Conduct routine belt examinations and document conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Work with production and section foremen to minimize downtime and maintain continuous coal flow.
Coordinate installation and relocation of belt lines as mining sections advance.
Maintain records of belt maintenance, inspections, repairs, and operational issues.
Investigate belt-related incidents or failures and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure proper housekeeping around belt entries and transfer points to reduce fire and safety hazards.
Communicate operational updates and issues to mine management.
Improve safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action where required.
Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
Maintain a high level of Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
Attend and participate in all scheduled safety meetings and training.
Investigate accidents and near misses with a view toward positive action, through training, equipment set-up or equipment repair and report on findings and conclusions.
Maintain environmental awareness amongst the workforce by holding meetings and involving the environmental department in related subjects.
Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.
Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization.