Underground Miner -Project Coordinator
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Description
Jennmar Services
We are currently looking for an experienced project coordinator in Marissa, IL. These are full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits available.
The Underground Coal Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating day-to-day underground mining operations, workforce management, safety compliance, customer communication, and project execution. This position serves as a key link between mine management, contractors, staffing personnel, and company leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily underground labor and operational activities to support production goals.
- Communicate with mine management regarding staffing needs, scheduling, and workforce performance.
- Monitor project timelines, manpower levels, and operational progress.
- Track attendance, turnover, call-offs, and workforce availability.
- Support operational planning for maintenance outages, production changes, and special projects.
- Promote and enforce all MSHA regulations, company safety policies, and mine site procedures.
- Coordinate required underground safety training and certifications.
- Assist with incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
- Ensure employees are equipped with required PPE and safety equipment.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for underground employees and mine supervisors.
- Assist with employee coaching, discipline documentation, and performance evaluations.
- Support recruiting and retention initiatives for underground labor positions.
- Maintain project reports, staffing metrics, and operational documentation.
Qualifications
- Previous underground coal mining experienced. Min. 3 years
- Experience in operations coordination, project management, staffing, or mine supervision preferred.
- Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and underground mine safety practices.
- Ability to communicate professionally with mine management and workforce personnel.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends when operationally necessary.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Skills
- Leadership experience in underground coal operations.
- Knowledge of workforce scheduling and labor coordination.
- Ability to work under pressure in high-demand production environments.
- Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to underground mine sites regularly.
- Ability to walk long distances and work in underground mining environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Must be able to work in various underground mining conditions including dust, noise, and changing temperatures.
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