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Description

Westmoreland Coal Company began mining in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania  in 1854 as a Pennsylvania corporation. In 1910, we incorporated in  Delaware and continued our focus on underground coal operations in  Pennsylvania and the Appalachian Basin. We moved our headquarters from  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Colorado in 1995. Today, we are an energy company  with 13 coal mines in the western U.S. and Canada, a stake in an activated carbon  plant and char production facility and two coal-fired power generation units.

The Estevan mine is located approximately 15 km SE of Estevan.

Estevan Mine has an immediate opening for:

Journeyman Welder

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the safe repair and maintenance on equipment at the mine working as a team member in the maintenance department. This position is required to work 12 hour shift rotations, days and nights.

Qualifications:
A Journeyman status in the welding trade is required as well as an Interprovincial red seal. Candidates must also possess either a 3A or 1A driver's license. Previous  mining experience would be an asset but not required.

Westmoreland Coal offers a competitive benefits package and wages.

Interested candidates should email or fax a resume and cover letter.

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.