Job Details
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.
* Advance the continuous miner from each working place in accordance to the approved cut sequence. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26)
* Operate machine to cut coal minimizing the cutting of top and floor to prevent dilution of the coal. (See PA 2, 3, 13, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26)
* Check the bits and bit holders on the cutting drums at regular intervals and replace the same as required for the cutting conditions. (See PA 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22)
* Check lubrication/service points and fluid levels at regular intervals and maintain as required. Check the scrubber for proper operation and clean as needed. Check the water sprays for proper operation, maintain as needed. (See PA 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22)
* Perform gas tests as required by law. (See PA 2, 3, 11, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22)
* Maintain proper face ventilation devices. (See PA 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21)
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Able to operate a continuous miner in an efficient and safe manner.
* Able to distinguish the top and floor during the cutting operation while using the remote control station.
* Know the major components of the continuous miner.
* Know the location and operation of the emergency stop switches, visible disconnect and fire suppression and deluge system.
* Know the lubrication and service requirements of the continuous miner.
* Know the safe job procedures for operating the continuous miner.
* Know the standard operating procedures for the section.
* Know proper face ventilation and cable handling procedures.
* Able to mark centerlines and cross-cuts.
* Able to cut cross-cuts efficiently.
* Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment in a coal seam height that varies. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
Underground coal miner's certificate
Annual 8 hour retraining
Gas test certification
Continuous miner operator task training
On-the-job experience
Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and/or management
DATE:
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
JOB TITLE:
Continuous Miner Operator
LOCATION:
All Operations
Overtime Required?
x
Yes
No
Rotating shifts?
Yes
No
Explain schedule
Varies by Operating Unit
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
x
Steel toe boots
x
Metatarsal boots
x
Hard hat
x
Safety glasses
x
Hearing protection
x
Gloves
Safety lamp
Opt.
Respirator
PWSCR
x
Filter Type Rescuer
x
Cap Light
Other
Work Performed:
Underground
100%
Inside
Outside
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
1. Strength = The amount of force exerted to lift, carry, push or pull.
Check the maximum level of ability required.
S
10 pounds occasionally, walking occasionally
L
20 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 10 pounds
M
21-50 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 25 pounds, up to 10 pounds constantly
H
51-100 pounds occasionally, frequently up to 50 pounds, or up to 20 pounds constantly
V
More than 100 pounds occasionally, an excess of 50 pounds frequently, and an excess of 20 pounds constantly
Physical Abilities: Check the frequency level required for each physical demand.
Never = 0 hours per day
Occasionally = 0 to 2.5 hours per day
Frequently = 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
Constantly = 5.5+ hours per day
N
O
F
C
2.
Standing
3.
Walking
4.
Sitting
5.
Climbing
6.
Balancing (narrow, slippery or moving surfaces)
7.
Stooping
8.
Kneeling
9.
Crouching
10.
Crawling
11.
Forward reach
12.
Above eye level reach
13.
Handling
14.
Grasping (simple and power) and wrist twisting
15.
Fine manipulation
16.
Twisting (upper and lower trunk)
17.
Feeling
18.
Talking
19.
Hearing
20.
Tasting/Smelling
21.
Near Acuity (20 inches or less)
22.
Far Acuity (20 feet or more)
23.
Depth Perception
24.
Color vision
25.
Field of Vision
COMMENTS: (Use reverse side if needed)
* If conditions warrant, hearing protection will be worn to ensure exposure is within parameters allowed by Federal/State requirements. Federal dust standards will be adhered to. Additionally, the use of respirators is recommended for additional protection.
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