Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company is seeking an Electrician to join its maintenance team in Wright, WY. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems on large-scale mining equipment, ensuring safe operations in compliance with MSHA regulations. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of high-voltage distribution and have 3–7 years of heavy industrial experience. This position is vital for the operational reliability of the equipment, and safety practices are prioritized in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of high-voltage distribution systems.
• Experience with DC drives and/or AC VFD systems.
• Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on draglines and drills.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DC and AC drive systems.
• Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Skills

High-voltage distribution systems

AC/DC motors and control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools usage

Ground fault systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–7 years of heavy industrial or mining electrical experience

MSHA Surface Certification

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Amp clamp

Job description

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Title: Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

City: Wright

State: WY

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 82732

Department: Maintenance

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Electrician - Dragline/Drills to join our maintenance team at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world's largest surface coal mine located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high‑quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety‑first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

Job Summary

The Electrician - Pit works on draglines, drills, and shovels, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on large‑scale surface mining equipment. This role ensures safe, reliable operation of high‑voltage systems while maintaining strict compliance with MSHA regulations.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on:
  • Draglines (walking systems, hoist/drag motors, control systems)
  • Electric shovels (crowd, hoist, swing systems)
  • Blast hole drills and auxiliary equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • DC and AC drive systems
  • Motor generator (MG) sets or solid‑state drive systems
  • PLC and relay‑based control systems
• Perform inspections and maintenance on trailing cables, cable reels, and high‑voltage connections
• Work safely on and around high‑voltage systems (typically 4,160 V – 13.8 kV)
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot substations, transformers, switchgear, and breakers
• Perform switching procedures and assist with energization/de‑energization
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity
• Conduct scheduled inspections and PMs on motors, control cabinets, braking systems, and electrical rooms
• Identify wear, heat damage, and early failure indicators
• Utilize testing equipment (megger, infrared, etc.) to prevent failures
• Install and repair cable splices, terminations, junction boxes, lighting systems, sensors, and communication lines
• Perform emergency field repairs to restore production quickly and safely
• Assist in rigging and positioning of cables and electrical components
• Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Report equipment conditions and recurring issues to supervisors
• Communicate clearly with operations to minimize downtime

Physical Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Strong understanding of:
  • High‑voltage distribution systems
  • AC/DC motors and control systems
  • PLC troubleshooting and electrical schematics
• Experience with DC drives and/or AC VFD systems
• Ground fault systems and protection relays
• Proficient in use of diagnostic tools: multimeter, megger, amp clamp, etc.
• High school diploma or GED
• 3–7 years of heavy industrial or mining electrical experience
• OEM‑specific training (e.g., dragline or shovel systems) (preferred)
• MSHA Surface Certification (Part 46 or 48). If candidate does not have an MSHA Electrical card, employee will be required to obtain it within two years of employment.

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must be able to work from elevated positions, climb stairs/steps, and access equipment and ladders
• Must wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Must lift/raise 10–50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must work in extreme conditions: changing weather, dust, mud, noise, varying light/dark, artificial light, and confined work areas
• Must work various shifts (days, evenings, nights, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.