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Job Summary

We are seeking a Longwall Maintenance Coordinator to work at our operations in Brookwood, Alabama. We expect this person to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

Who We Are:

All teammates are required to work in a manner that exemplifies the "Warrior Way" - Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, Responsibility. Mining positions may be required to work various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We provide a generous compensation and benefits package, including incentive plans, 401(k), paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care.

About the Role:

As a Longwall Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform various tasks related to longwall maintenance personnel and management for their respective shifts and department. The Longwall Maintenance Coordinator will work closely with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all maintenance activities related to longwall systems, including shearers, shields, AFCs, BSLs, crushers, and electrical/PLC systems.
• Lead a team of underground maintenance personnel, including fitters, electricians, and technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and lifespan.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety across all maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and OEMs to plan and execute longwall moves, installations, and major repairs.
• Monitor equipment performance and failure trends, using data to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and procurement of spares and consumables.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel to build team capability.
• Lead emergency response and troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime and restore production quickly.

Who You are:

• Mechanical or Electrical knowledge with significant underground coal experience; engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of underground coal mining experience, with 5+ years in longwall equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams in a high-production mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of longwall systems, hydraulics, electrics, PLCs, and condition monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., MSHA, Coal Board, or equivalent), maintenance standards, and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient with maintenance management systems (CMMS), equipment monitoring tools, and MS Office Suite.
• Valid Alabama Mine Foreman Certification.
• Current MSHA Electrical Certification.

Environment and Safety

• 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.

Physical Requirements - Underground:

• 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.
• 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.