Fireboss ME

• Physical examination of surface and underground work areas of the mine (three hours prior to men entering the mine). Including checking surface belt systems, airways, bleeder evaluation points, and walking belts.
• Identify and supervise the elimination of hazardous conditions derived from roof conditions, dust, gas, and those related to material handling, movement of equipment and electrical power distribution.
• Taking air velocities, checking for mine gases and recording findings of mine condition in proper books.
• Conduct pre-shift and on-shift examinations including review of examiner's book, equipment conditions, section conditions, roof and roadway conditions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• WV Underground Miner’s Certification
• WV Underground Foreman Certification
• Minimum 5 years UG experience
• Minimum 2 years UG examination experience
• Thorough knowledge of underground mining practices, equipment and procedures, State and Federal mine laws, as well as company policy.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Certifications/Licenses:

WV Underground Miner’s Certification
WV Underground Foreman Certification