What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roof Bolter Operator position at Kanawha Eagle Mining?
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.
Responsible for assessing conditions encountered during mining and taking appropriate action during the roof bolting cycle; scaling top rock and ribs as conditions warrant; know when supplemental support is needed; know and follow the proper bolt sequence according to the Approved Roof Control Plan.
- Maintain proper face ventilation both permanent and temporary controls.
- Load and unload materials and supplies as required.
Other Duties / Responsibilities :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
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 refresher training
On-the-job experience
Vocational training (optional)
Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and / or management.
