Director of Underground Mine Maintenance & Reliability

Peabody Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Peabody Energy is hiring a Director of Maintenance at the Shoal Creek Mine in Alabama. The role leads the maintenance department, oversees budgets, staffing, scheduling, and drives asset management and reliability across the underground operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in long-wall underground mine maintenance leadership, with engineering credentials and a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance to ensure equipment availability and production

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive long-wall underground mine maintenance leadership experience.
• 5–10 years of crew supervision and department management.
• B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; M.S. preferred.
• Candidates with an engineering degree may be considered with less than 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and lead the maintenance team or department.
• Direct maintenance activities including budgets, staffing, scheduling, and facility management.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve mine efficiency and equipment availability.
• Manage performance, skills development, and talent growth.
• Perform engineering design activities as necessary.
• Initiate continuous improvement projects with other departments.
• Ensure equipment availability meets production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Education

B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Peabody Energy is hiring a Director of Maintenance at the Shoal Creek Mine in Alabama. The role leads the maintenance department, oversees budgets, staffing, scheduling, and drives asset management and reliability across the underground operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in long-wall underground mine maintenance leadership, with engineering credentials and a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance to ensure equipment availability and production