Surface Operations Manager - Coal Prep & Loadout

Peabody Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Quarterly Safety Incentives

Annual Incentive based on Performance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Job summary

Peabody Energy is seeking a Manager of Surface Operations to join the Technical Services Team at the Twentymile Mine. The role oversees surface facilities including the coal preparation plant, tipple, and loadout operations to achieve production goals while controlling costs.

Located in Colorado, this position requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; BS in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum four years as a supervisor in coal handling and preparation.
• Minimum two years in a prior management role in a heavy industrial environment.
• Experience in coal handling, preparation, and supervisory positions for at least four years.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, operation, maintenance, planning, safety, MSHA compliance, and environmental compliance of surface facilities.
• Manage the water distribution system and maintain surface storage yards, roads, and parking areas.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for all surface employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring contract specifications, plant yield, and testing procedures to maximize shipped product quality.
• Control maintenance and operation costs to reduce the overall cost structure of the surface facilities.
• Lead safety process, including SAWOL involvement and implementation of SAWOL elements.
• Supervise surface personnel, enforce Peabody policies, and discipline when warranted.
• Develop and manage cleaning plans and inspection checklists for daily, weekly, and monthly surface operations.
• Coordinate personnel crew assignments, adjust crew lists, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the surface department.
• Monitor ROM stockpile to reduce spontaneous combustion hazards and track coal quality and age.
• Implement preventive maintenance and quality control programs for surface facilities and equipment.
• Communicate surface activity that may impact mine operations to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma

Job description

Peabody Energy is seeking a Manager of Surface Operations to join the Technical Services Team at the Twentymile Mine. The role oversees surface facilities including the coal preparation plant, tipple, and loadout operations to achieve production goals while controlling costs.

Located in Colorado, this position requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.