Electrician - Plant

Peabody Energy; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plant Electrician at Peabody's North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wright, Wyoming, maintains and repairs electrical systems within the coal processing plant to maximize uptime and safety in accordance with MSHA regulations.

You will diagnose issues on conveyors, crushers, pumps and prep plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance on motors, VFDs and switchgear, and support plant upgrades and capital projects while following Peabody's safety culture and values.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems.
• Motor controls and PLC basics.
• Electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with VFDs.
• High-voltage systems up to 13.8kV.
• Proficient with meters, megger, clamp meters.
• High school diploma or GED.
• MSHA Certification Part 46 or 48.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on plant equipment including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, and prep plant systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and control circuits
• Use schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to isolate faults
• Minimize downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair
• Install and commission electrical systems and components
• Assist in plant upgrades, retrofits, and capital projects
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and cable management practices
• Verify system functionality through testing and calibration

Skills

AC/DC systems

Motor controls

PLC basics

Electrical distribution

Electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

High-voltage systems

Electrical testing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MSHA Surface Certification Part 46/48

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Multimeters

Meggers

Clamp meters

Job description

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

As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities.

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

Site: N Antelope/Rochelle Mine

Peabody is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

Job Summary

The Plant Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within the coal processing plant. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, safe operation, and compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and electrical codes.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on plant equipment including:
  • Conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, and prep plant systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on:
  • Motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and control circuits
• Use schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to isolate faults
• Minimize downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair
• Install and commission electrical systems and components
• Assist in plant upgrades, retrofits, and capital projects
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and cable management practices
• Verify system functionality through testing and calibration

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to 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 have the ability to lift/raise 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education/Experience:

• Strong understanding of:
  • AC/DC systems
  • Motor controls and PLC basics
  • Electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams
• Experience with:
  • PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • High-voltage systems (up to 13.8kV or site-specific)
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment:
  • Multimeters, meggers, clamp meters
• High school diploma or GED
• MSHA Surface Certification Part - 46 or 48 (If candidate does not have MSHA Electrical card employee will be required to obtain within two years of employment.)

Education

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent required

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.