PLC Programmer

POSITION PROFILE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Title:                           PLC Programmer

Company:                   Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Location:                    Triadelphia, West Virginia
 

PURPOSE

The PLC Programmer will be responsible for the coordination and maintenance of PLC projects involving our mine monitoring, personnel tracking and Automated Longwall system in accordance with all state and federal regulations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and direct the work schedule and strategy of the Mine Management team.  

• Maintain effective communication with operating units and provide assistance whenever requested.  Consult with operations management personnel on operational issues and challenges.

• Maintain awareness of all applicable federal, state, local, and MSHA regulations.

• Stay abreast of technological, state-of-the-art advances.  Remain current on industry best practices and technology.

A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.  A background that includes underground expertise.  Hold a West Virginia coal mine electrical card (West Virginia OMSL and MSHA).  Must have the ability to follow and understand electrical schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting.  Knowledge of Solid State Circuitry.  Ability to write and make changes to PLC programs.  Knowledge in Ladder Logic and Rockwell Software in preferred. Must be a United States Citizen.

• Multiple projects will be underway at the same time with priorities that often change.  This necessitates the ability to plan, organize, and deal effectively with changing priorities, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary because of regular contact and exchange with senior management.  It is essential to write clearly and intelligently. 

• Excellent technical skills, with the ability to recognize and deal with complex and difficult mining conditions are critical.

• Must have a methodical approach to problem solving with the ability to identify, explain and accomplish results in a timely and correct manner.

• The successful candidate will assume responsibility for decisions and actions while expeditiously moving business forward.

Competitive Rate based on candidate’s experience.  Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, vacation, attendance bonus and 401k

Alliance Coal, LLC is the operations branch of Alliance Resource Partners, LP (ARLP).  Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) is a diversified producer and marketer of steam coal to major United States utilities and industrial users. ARLP, the nation's first publicly traded master limited partnership involved in the production and marketing of coal, began mining operations in 1971 and has grown to become the second largest coal producer in the eastern United States with operations in all major eastern coalfields. ARLP currently operates 7 active mining complexes in 5 states, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and West Virginia.  We also operate a coal loading terminal on the Ohio River at Mt. Vernon, Indiana.