Mine Foreman jobs in Louisiana

Mine Foreman supervises a staff who prepares, inspects, and works in mining projects such as underground or surface mining. Ensures the staff performs project research, design calculations, and records accuracy of mining activities. Being a Mine Foreman may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or in a related area. May require certification by the MSHA. Additionally, Mine Foreman typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Mine Foreman manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Mine Foreman typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Mine Laborer
  • Morton/Windsor
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities:

    • Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the various operations – start and stop, grease, and clean belt conveyors and crushers.
    • May handle explosives. 
    • May use hand drill, etc.
    • Since operations is a specialized field, individual should have capabilities that will enable future qualification for more skilled operations jobs; as a matter of training, occasionally may perform some of these skilled jobs such as drilling holes, assisting powderman, etc. – may do hand scaling and other jobs as directed.
    • Perform routine cleanup of required areas.
    • Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, and/or impacts to the environment and community.
    • Normally requires less than (2) weeks experience and training to qualify.
    • Must be able to obtain an appropriate blasting license at the time of hire / qualification and maintain during employment
    • High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace
    • Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in mine workplace, and outside year round
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 65 pounds regularly
    • Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
    • Must be able to work overtime as necessary
    • Must be able to work at heights as needed
    • Must be 21 or older and obtain a Blasters License with ATF clearance. 

     

    Essential Job Functions

    1. Capable of inspecting work area for safety hazards and mitigation as necessary.

     

    1. Cleans salt spillage under conveyor belts and along walkways; cleaning requires the employee to use a shovel to remove salt – this would call for the employee to climb ladders, bend, twist and lift the loaded shovel.

     

    1. Assist loading a bench and development rounds with explosives, requiring the employee to lift 50 pound bags of ANFO from a pallet and hold over a hole pouring the contents into the hole. The employee would have to bend, stoop, lift, and twist while holding the 50 pound bag

     

    1. Operate the fork truck and support equipment, requiring the employee to use the fork truck to deliver supplies and ANFO to the working areas. Must have good eye-hand coordination to properly manipulate the respective hand controls; requires the employee to fill the lube truck, drive it to the equipment, and pump oil, fuel, or compressed air into production equipment – this requires reaching, twisting, bending, and lifting.

     

    1. Assist mechanics in major repairs and perform minor maintenance, for this reason employee must be adept at using hand tools.

     

    1. Assist equipment operators in hanging cables, curtains, or other support equipment – this requires the employee to work up to 90 feet above the floor (in a basket) to lift and fasten cables and curtains to the roof – this requires lifting, twisting and holding.

     

    1. Assist equipment operators and direct them in areas where hazards of scaling, drop offs, and other equipment or structures exist; requires the employee to recognize the hazard, and to verbally communicate to the equipment operator – will use hand signals to direct movement of vehicles.

     

    1. Hand scale loose ribs, which requires the employee to use a hand scaling bar to remove the scale from the rib or face – requires lifting, bending and twisting, and requires training and reasoning ability to avoid accidents.

     

    1. Must be able to work productively in a group environment.

     

    1. Must be able to work additional hours as required.

     

    1. Work environment is the underground mine and/or surface operations. Employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and fumes from blasting and equipment, as well as variation in noise, temperature, and equipment vibration due to uneven and sloping floors.

     

     

     

     

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Mine Laborer
  • Morton Salt
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Description Responsibilities: Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the variou...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Mine Mechanic B
  • Morton/Windsor
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Has a extensive knowledge of most of the following skills: electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, electricity, pipe fitting, machine tool setup and opera...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Foreman
  • Crest Industries
  • Geismar, LA OTHER
  • Come join our team at Optimal!We know a few things about competing with giants and exceeding expectations.After years of working in the field, our founders decided to break from tradition and build th...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Foreman
  • Thorpe Plant Services, Inc.
  • Saint Gabriel, LA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Work alone in any applicable craft and its skills. Can lead by example. Capable of training employees. Has communication skills. Follow Superintendent instructions. Learning to manage...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Foreman
  • Durr Heavy Construction, LLC
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ForemanReports to: General Superintendent Summary of Responsibilities: The Foreman will be responsible for directly supervising and leading specialized labor crews that perf...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Utility Miner
  • Graymont
  • Bellefonte, PA
  • Job Description: A general utility miner capable of performing the job requirements in this posting as well as being tra...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mining Foreman
  • Kimble Companies
  • Dover, OH
  • Job Description Job Description The successful candidate for this role will have uncompromising emphasis on safety, be a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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UGE General Foreman
  • MasTec Inc
  • Hallandale, FL
  • Overview Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Foreman- Shop
  • Warrior Met Coal, Inc.
  • Brookwood, AL
  • Responsible for the supervision of a single shift work unit activities of the surface shop. This includes knowledge and ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Foreman
  • New England Tennis Courts
  • Franconia, NH
  • Job Description Job Description Company Overview For over 70 years, New England Tennis Courts (NETCO) has been a leading...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Foreman - Water
  • RK Industries, LLC
  • Denver, CO
  • Description RK Company Overview As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a divers...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Foreman Pipefitter
  • Zachry Group
  • Port Sulphur, LA
  • Job Description A Pipe Fitter General Foreman will manage multiple pipe crews as they assemble, layout, install and main...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Foreman
  • Rosendin Electric, Inc.
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Mine Foreman jobs
$68,871 to $96,722

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