Prep Plant Operator (Night shift) - Francisco

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Francisco (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. is seeking a Prep Plant Operator for night shift in Francisco, IN to operate and maintain the coal preparation plant and loadout facilities. You will manage conveyors, pumps, pipes, and chemical additive equipment while supporting safety rules and team coordination.

Required are at least one year of coal prep facility experience, basic mechanical skills, a valid driver’s license, and strong safety awareness. The role involves shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience at a coal preparation facility operating, repairing and troubleshooting.
• Basic mechanical skills using blueprints, manuals and power hand tools.
• Ability to operate a front-end loader and refuse truck.
• Basic math skills.
• Desirable knowledge of mining regulations related to coal mining and preparation.
• Welding and cutting experience is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to regulations.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and understand MSDS.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain preparation plant and loadout facilities.
• Install, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and related equipment.
• Install and maintain pumps, piping and power equipment.
• Operate chemical additive equipment including mixing, loading and monitoring.
• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts.
• Operate mobile equipment assigned to the coal processing facility.
• Assist coworkers in any or all of the above.

Skills

Coal prep facility experience

Mechanical skills

Front-end loader operation

Refuse truck operation

Basic math skills

MSDS reading

Driver's license

High safety standards

Communication

Team coordination

Shift work flexibility

Welding and cutting

Mining regs knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Prep Plant Operator (Night shift) - Francisco

State: IN

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 47649

Department: Prep Plant

Job Summary/Essential Functions:

• Operate, clean, and maintain preparation plant and loadout facilities.


• Install, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated material handling equipment.


• Install and maintain pumps, piping and associated power equipment.


• Operate chemical additive equipment including mixing, loading and monitoring.


• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts.


• Operate mobile equipment assigned to the coal processing facility. (As required)


• Assist coworkers in any or all of the above.

Special Skills or Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one year working at a coal preparation facility operating, repairing and trouble shooting the plant.


• Must have basic mechanical skills including the ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment using blueprints, parts manuals, and power hand tools.


• Must have the ability to operate a front-end loader and refuse truck.


• Must have basic math skills.


• Knowledge of mining regulations pertaining to coal mining and coal preparation is desirable.


• Welding and cutting experience is desirable


• Must possess a valid driver’s license


• Must possess a high school diploma or GED


• Must have high safety standards for self and others.


• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.


• Must be able to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.


• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.


• Must comply with Company, State, and Federal regulations, plans, and policies.


• Must be able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets

Physical Requirements, Surface Occupations:

• Must have the ability to stand for 4 to 8 hours on uneven surfaces.


• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 5 hours of time to operate equipment or vehicles.


• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk or climb up and down stairways and ladders and climb off and on equipment.


• Must have the ability to lift 25 to 70 pounds without mechanical assistance.


• Must have the ability to don and wear required safety equipment including respirators, hearing and eye protection, and protective clothing.


• Must have the ability to work in damp, dimly lit, and confined work.


• 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.

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 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.