What is a longwall foreman and how to become one

Key steps to become a longwall foreman

1. Explore longwall foreman education requirements

   Most common longwall foreman degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.8 %

   High School Diploma

   30.8 %

   Certificate

   7.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific longwall foreman skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Hazards	100.00%

3. Complete relevant longwall foreman training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New longwall foremen learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a longwall foreman based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real longwall foreman resumes.

4. Research longwall foreman duties and responsibilities

   • Manage well site personnel and all lease operators, completing records, ensuring certifications and maintaining personnel data when require.
   • Utilize strong leadership and management skills in conducting site supervision and work scope compliance for various remodeling improvements.
   • Go in with a crew or crews complete initial excavations and grading.

5. Apply for longwall foreman jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a longwall foreman job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams