About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
Position overview
Lead daily underground mining operations in Connellsville, PA, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production while developing employees, managing equipment resources, and supporting the long-term development of the mine.
What you'll be doing
- Lead daily underground mining operations to meet safety, production, and quality goals.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees.
- Manage production schedules, equipment availability, and maintenance activities.
- Support mine development, ventilation planning, and operational improvements.
- Ensure compliance with MSHA, state regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
What we are looking for
- Leadership experience in underground mining, aggregates, crushed stone, industrial minerals, or a similar mining environment.
- Knowledge of underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, ventilation, and mobile mining equipment.
- Pennsylvania Underground Mine Foreman certification and applicable underground mining licenses/certifications required.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance daily operations and long-term mine development.
- Experience managing crews, equipment, and daily mining production activities.
- SAP or similar maintenance and operational systems experience preferred.
- Union experience preferred.
Work environment
- Regular exposure to underground mining environments, heavy equipment, dust, noise, varying temperatures, and industrial hazards.
- Frequent walking, climbing, standing, and movement throughout underground mine and plant areas.
- PPE required when entering operational areas; steel-toe boots required for site
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled