Senior Underground Mechanic & Electrician (MSHA)

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Illinois, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision plans

PTO from day one

Job summary

Peabody Gateway North Mine, part of Peabody Energy, Inc., seeks a Sr Mechanic/ Underground Electrician to maintain and repair underground mining equipment in a safety‑driven operation. The role requires MSHA certification and at least one year of underground experience, plus welding and blueprint-troubleshooting skills.

The position offers a 3‑shift rotation, weekends/holidays as needed, 401K, medical, dental and vision plans, and PTO from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have current MSHA electrical certification (high, medium and low voltage, underground).
• Minimum of 1 year underground mining experience.
• Knowledge of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining including electrical permissible.
• Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills.
• Demonstrated operating, repairing, and troubleshooting skills on section and outby equipment (continuous miners, battery haulage equipment, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot from blueprints and service manuals.
• Underground miners license or face papers in the state of work.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment.
• Maintain underground equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and complete reports and records as required.
• Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

MSHA electrical certification

Underground mining experience

Welding and fabrication

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Peabody Gateway North Mine, part of Peabody Energy, Inc., seeks a Sr Mechanic/ Underground Electrician to maintain and repair underground mining equipment in a safety‑driven operation. The role requires MSHA certification and at least one year of underground experience, plus welding and blueprint-troubleshooting skills.

The position offers a 3‑shift rotation, weekends/holidays as needed, 401K, medical, dental and vision plans, and PTO from day one.