Title:  Mining Engineering Professional - Senior

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Sr Mine Engineer to join our Engineering team at our North Complex mine. North Complex is composed of two surface coal mines located in Gillette, Wyoming (Rawhide & Caballo Mines). The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

Gillette is known as the energy capital of the nation. Just an hour’s drive from Devils Tower National Monument, Gillette is close to scenery with its famed rolling hills and open plains. Pronghorn and big game hunting across Campbell County is some of the nation’s best, and you can scout the area on a Wildlife Loop Tour.

Peabody’s North Complex Mines have a safety-first culture and strive to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

This role will operate at a mature professional level with the capacity to make technical contributions to projects. The incumbent is responsible for technical advice, planning and methodology in the mine.

Duties will include:

• Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Missions and Values 
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Short, medium and long term mine planning activities
• Examine mining methods and equipment to improve performance
• Prepare drilling and blasting plans
• Monitor mine ventilation (if applicable) and provide other mine services
• Supervise mining engineers and other technical staff in their day-to-day activities
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

The Lifestyle:

This position may 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.

About you:

• Minimum of 3, preference of 5, years relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to perform welding and maintenance tasks at varying heights.
• Knowledge of CRF30 and NEC.
• Knowledge of control systems on mobile mining equipment.
• Knowledge of high voltage equipment used in mining.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical construction techniques.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
• Ability to work overtime as required by the Company.
• Ability to train others.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders
• 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 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
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift 
• 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, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area

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.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com) 

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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