Coal Mining Professionals

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