Mining Electrician: Draglines & Drills (HV Systems)

Peabody Energy; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy in Wright, Wyoming, seeks an Electrician – Dragline/Drills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on draglines, electric shovels, drills, and support equipment at NARM. This role focuses on safe, reliable operation of high‑voltage systems in a demanding open‑pit mining environment under MSHA guidelines.

You will work closely with operations to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, document repairs, and ensure proper grounding, wiring, and safety

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of high‑voltage distribution, AC/DC motors and control systems.
• Experience with DC drives and AC VFD systems.
• MSHA Surface Certification preferred; MSHA Electrical card within two years.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on draglines, electric shovels, drills, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain DC/AC drive systems and PLC/relay-based controls.
• Inspect and maintain substations, transformers, switchgear, and breakers.
• Perform high‑voltage switching procedures and energization/de-energization.
• Document repairs and maintenance activities; report conditions to supervisors.
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity.
• Use testing equipment to prevent failures (megger, infrared, etc.).
• Perform emergency field repairs to restore production quickly and safely.

Skills

HV distribution

DC drives

Ground fault protection

Electrical diagnostics

Multimeter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Megger

Infrared camera

Diagnostic tools

Ammeter clamp

Job description

Peabody Energy in Wright, Wyoming, seeks an Electrician – Dragline/Drills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on draglines, electric shovels, drills, and support equipment at NARM. This role focuses on safe, reliable operation of high‑voltage systems in a demanding open‑pit mining environment under MSHA guidelines.

You will work closely with operations to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, document repairs, and ensure proper grounding, wiring, and safety