Night Shift Mechanic - Wild Boar Mine

Peabody Energy; Lynnville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technician to join their team at the Wild Boar site. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on large surface mining equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency on the job. The ideal candidate will have experience in diesel equipment repair and a strong commitment to safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills will contribute to the production of reliable energy. If you are self-motivated and ready to take on challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in repairing and troubleshooting mining equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot all surface mining equipment on the job site.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep records of work performed.

Skills

Repairing large surface mining diesel equipment

Welding

Basic math skills

Operating power tools

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Site: Wild Boar

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

• Inspect and troubleshoot all surface mining equipment on the job site.
• Perform preventive maintenance and catastrophic failure repair.
• Fuel and grease equipment when required.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Furnish your own tools.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience repairing and troubleshooting large surface mining diesel equipment.
• Welding experience is desired.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate power tools, hand tools, etc.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Expectations

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must follow Company, State and Federal regulations, plans and policies.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to read & understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays at all Somerville Complex locations.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• 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 lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift.
• 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 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.
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.

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Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.