Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

Roof Bolt Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLitchfield County, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a roof bolter.
Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training.

Responsibilities

Tighten the ends of anchored truss bolts.
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts as specified in mine plans.
Force bolts into holes using the hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes and complete the bolting cycle, which may require using wrenches to achieve 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 at various angles in the mine roof and coal or rock ribs.
Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow company policies, state law, and federal law while operating the roof bolter.

Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy · Litchfield, United States · — · Posted 2025-01-31

Workplace: on_site

Description

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 $35.19.

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.

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About the Company

Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

Foresight Energy produces and sells thermal coal from underground mines in the Illinois Basin. Its affiliated mining operations extract coal with longwall and continuous-miner equipment, then process it in preparation plants for shipment. Electric utilities and industrial customers purchase coal in specified qualities and volumes for domestic use and export markets. The business coordinates mine operators, preparation facilities and transport access, including blending to specified quality and supplying customers by rail, barge and truck. Foresight Energy LLC was formed in 2006, and the group maintains its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Founded: 2006

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