NARM - Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator to join its Open Cut Mining team at the world's largest surface coal mine. This role involves operating mining equipment, ensuring optimal coal recovery, and adhering to strict safety protocols. The company fosters a safety-first culture and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic setting and have the skills to thrive in challenging conditions, this position offers a rewarding career path with excellent benefits from day one.

Benefits

401K matching

Medical health plans

Dental health plans

Vision health plans

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience on drills/loaders/blades at a mine site is preferred.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate open cut mine equipment to facilitate coal production.
• Inspect and service equipment, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Equipment operation

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School Degree or GED Equivalent

Tools

Drills

Loaders

Blades

Forklifts

Overhead shop cranes

Job description

Title: NARM - Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator

City: Wright

State: WY

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 82732

Department: Operations

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team at our 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 then shipped by rail, with 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.

This role will be responsible for the operation of open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Duties will include:

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect and service equipment
• Plan digging activities to ensure optimal coal recovery
• Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery
• Train more junior production employees
• Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
• Collect waste and tipping at correct location
• Monitor the control panel of the equipment to identify and correct malfunctions and service requirements
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

The Lifestyle:

This position may require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or other shifts as deemed necessary.

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility starts on your first day of work.

About you:

• Three years’ experience on drills/loaders/blades at a mine site is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in the pit area as needed.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
• High School Degree or GED Equivalent required.

Physical Requirements - Surface:

• 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 and 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 and legs and good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of 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, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
• The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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 its employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect, and are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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