Coal Mining Professionals
Hire Resolve.com
Posted: December 30, 2025
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Quick Summary
Responsible for leading safe, compliant coal production across underground and/or surface operations, maintaining and strengthening MSHA compliance programs, and investigating any non-compliance issues.
Required Skills
Job Description
Hire Resolve is assisting mining organizations in hiring experienced coal mining professionals across the United States. This multi-role opportunity covers surface and/or underground operations, engineering, maintenance, HSE, and production planning functions. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level candidates and provide a pathway toward Superintendent, Operations Manager, and Site Leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead safe, compliant coal production across underground and/or surface operations
• Maintain and strengthen MSHA compliance programs, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions
• Drive daily execution through production planning, crew leadership, equipment utilization, and KPI reporting
• Improve equipment availability and reliability (mobile fleet, fixed plant, conveyor systems, prep plant interfaces)
• Support ground control, ventilation, and production sequence planning (as applicable)
• Oversee contractor management, permitting workflows (role-dependent), and operational readiness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time, downtime reduction, cost/ton optimization)
• Support capital projects, maintenance shutdowns, and commissioning activities
• Develop teams through coaching, SOPs, training, and performance management
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent experience for certain leadership roles)
• Typically 5–12+ years in coal operations, maintenance, planning, or HSE leadership
• Strong experience with MSHA requirements; underground and/or surface exposure preferred
• Familiarity with maintenance systems (CMMS), work management, reliability practices, and reporting tools
• Strong communication and leadership in site-based environments; comfortable with shift/rotation work
Benefits:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development