Operator - Underground - Francisco

PEABODY COALTRADE ASIA PRIVATE LTD.; Francisco (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PEABODY COALTRADE ASIA PRIVATE LTD. is seeking an Operator - Underground for Francisco, IN to perform production and support mining tasks.

You will operate and maintain conveyors, power distribution, ventilation and pumping systems at the Francisco site. Applicants must have at least 12 months of underground coal mining experience, be proficient with multiple section machines (including at least one continuous miner or roof bolter), possess relevant state certifications, and hold a high school

Qualifications

• Must have at least twelve (12) months underground coal mining experience.
• Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (Continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop) with one of them being a continuous miner or roof bolter.
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining.
• Must have Certification of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where he/she is working.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities.
• Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment.
• Install and move power distribution equipment.
• Install and maintain ventilation devices.
• Install and maintain pumping equipment.
• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts.
• Assist coworkers in any or all of the above.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Operate section equipment

Regulatory knowledge

Certification of Competency / Miners/​

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification of Competency (Face Papers) / Miners License

Job description

Title: Operator - Underground - Francisco

Req ID: 5927

City: Francisco

State: IN

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 47649

Department: Operations

Job Summary/Essential Functions

• Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities.
• Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment.
• Install and move power distribution equipment.
• Install and maintain ventilation devices.
• Install and maintain pumping equipment.
• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts.
• Assist coworkers in any or all of the above.

Special Skills Or Qualifications

• Must have at least twelve (12) months underground coal mining experience.
• Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment. (Continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop - one of which must be either a continuous miner or roof bolter.)
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining.
• Must have Certification of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where he/she is working.
• 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 coworkers and supervisors.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements, Underground Occupations

• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom.
• Walking ability will be judged according to SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• 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 bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height.
• Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
• 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 as well as good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• 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 and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

This Is a Safety Sensitive Role

Individuals in safety sensitive roles (i.e., role where impaired performance could credibly result in fatality or permanently disabling injury), cannot have:

• an uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery;
• an uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery;
• a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery;
• a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery;
• impaired hearing (with or without hearing aids) that would prevent the person from hearing crucial safety information or alarms;
• impaired vision. Individuals must meet the minimum vison requirements of at least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) with or without correction and at least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured.

The above stated requirements are aimed at reducing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of employees and others and are subject to providing reasonable accommodations.

Note: This description merely reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Changes in operation or job content may require that this description be revised from time to time in the company’s sole discretion.

Peabody considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Evansville

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