Title:  Eng Tech/Surv UG

Site: Gateway Mine

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Eng Tech/Survey UG to join our Operations team at our Gateway North Mine. The hourly rate for this position is $37.45. The Engineering Technician/Surveyor is responsible for all surface and underground surveying at Gateway North Mine. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

• Supports and champions Peabody's Mission and Values.
• Acts in accordance with and adheres to Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
• Ensures activities comply with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to accomplish related work assignments. Including but not limited to:

• Total Station
• Level
• GPS
• Drone

• Responsible for all underground and surface surveying duties. Including but not limited to:

• production sights
• belt sights
• mine surveys
• check surveys
• levels
• property boundary surveys
• stockpile surveys

• Responsible for mapping. Including but not limited to:

• mine development/production
• ventilation controls
• levels
• check surveys

• Responsible for basic engineering calculations and recording of mine data for production and engineering reports.
• Assists in air, water, and reclamation monitoring as well as sampling activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the company or supervisor.

The Lifestyle:

This position will work Monday-Friday, primarily day shift. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.   

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop).
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining.
• Certificate of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where working.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• AutoCAD and Carlson Suit
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Illinois Mine Examiner's Certification
• Drone Commercial License
• Degree or experience in surveying
• Degree in Engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
• 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
• 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/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/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
• 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/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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