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The Mine Maintenance Supervisor – Skyline Mine coordinates and drives underground maintenance activities on the assigned shift to ensure the continuous miner section operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This position is responsible for planning and directing maintenance work, supervising maintenance personnel, prioritizing repairs, minimizing equipment downtime, and maintaining effective communication between maintenance and production teams. The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who promotes a safety-first culture while ensuring maintenance objectives are achieved.

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, MSHA regulations, and established work procedures.
• Conduct workplace examinations and ensure hazards are identified, communicated, and corrected.
• Lead by example in safe work practices and hold crew members accountable for compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Plan, organize, and schedule maintenance activities for the assigned shift.
• Coordinate maintenance resources to support continuous miner section production goals.
• Prioritize repair work based on safety, operational impact, and equipment availability.
• Monitor maintenance progress and adjust priorities to address changing conditions or equipment failures.
• Ensure repairs are completed correctly and equipment is returned to service in a safe and reliable condition.
• Coordinate parts, tools, and manpower to support efficient maintenance operations.

• Direct, supervise, and support underground maintenance personnel during assigned shifts.
• Assign work, establish expectations, and monitor performance.
• Coach, mentor, and task-train employees to improve skill development and job performance.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and professional communication among maintenance crews.
• Ensure adequate coverage and labor resources are available to support operational needs.

• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status, and operational needs to the Maintenance Manager and operations leadership.
• Maintain effective communication between maintenance crews, production personnel, and management.
• Document completed work, pending repairs, and equipment issues requiring follow-up.
• Provide thorough shift turnover reports to ensure continuity between crews.

• Monitor the condition and performance of continuous miner section equipment, belt systems, power centers, and related support equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Verify equipment readiness before shift change and ensure critical issues are communicated for follow-up.

The Mine Maintenance Supervisor begins each shift by reviewing maintenance priorities, assigning work, and confirming coverage for the active continuous miner section. Throughout the shift, the supervisor moves between the face area, belt lines, power centers, and maintenance shops to monitor progress, resolve obstacles, and maintain close coordination between maintenance and production teams. When equipment breakdowns occur, the supervisor quickly reassesses priorities, coordinates personnel and parts resources, and directs repair efforts through completion. At the end of the shift, the supervisor verifies equipment readiness, documents completed and outstanding work and provides a detailed handoff to the incoming crew.

• Minimum three (3) years of underground coal mine maintenance experience on a continuous miner section.
• Current MSHA Foreman Certificate.
• Current Underground Electrical Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise maintenance personnel in an underground mining environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule of five (5) eight-hour shifts on a two-week rotation, including day, swing, and graveyard shifts.

• Previous supervisory or lead maintenance experience in underground coal mining.
• Experience with continuous miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, conveyors, power centers, and associated underground mining equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

• Work performed primarily in an underground coal mine environment.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, varying temperatures, and underground mine conditions.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and perform the essential functions of the position safely.

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused maintenance leader who can balance workforce supervision, equipment reliability, and production support. They remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, make sound decisions during equipment failures, and consistently drive maintenance execution that keeps the section operating safely and productively.