Electrician - Plant

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Wyoming, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. in Wright, Wyoming, seeks a Plant Electrician to join the North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM) maintenance team.

You will install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems within the coal processing plant, ensuring maximum uptime and MSHA-compliant safety. The role covers preventive maintenance on motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, and control circuits, reading schematics, and supporting plant upgrades and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, motor controls, PLC basics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), VFDs, and high-voltage systems.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment: multimeters, meggers, clamp meters.
• High School diploma or GED; MSHA Surface Certification Part-46 or 48 (obtain within two years).

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.

Skills

AC/DC systems

Motor controls PLC

Electrical distribution

Schematic ladders

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

High-voltage systems

Ladder diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MSHA Surface Certification Part-46/48

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Clamp meters

Job description

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City: Wright

State: WY

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 82732

Department: Maintenance

About the role:

We are currentlyseeking an Electrician for the Plant t o join ourmaintenanceteam 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.

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 productsfor the production ofaffordable, 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 developsitemployees. 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.