Description
Summary:
Operate self-propelled bolting machines to install and maintain roof bolts in underground mine roofs and coal/rock ribs, ensuring safety and compliance.
Highlights:
1. Operate self-propelled bolting machines
2. Install and maintain roof bolts in underground mines
3. Ensure safety and compliance with regulations
Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts that are specified in Mine Plans
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes, and complete the bolting cycle which may require the use of wrench or wrenches to achieve the bolt installation
Drill holes to the proper depths, properly mix resin for bolt installation and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed
Position bolting machines in various cuts across the section
Install roof bolts on various angels in the mine roof and coal/rock ribs
Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow Company Policies, State Law, and Federal Law while operating the roof bolter
Requirements
2 + years experience as a Roof Bolter
Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training
Benefits
Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $34.
In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.
At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.