Title:  General Foreman - Plant

Job Summary

The General Foreman over the Plant oversees the safe, efficient and productive operation of plant crews at Blending, Operations, and NARM North. Position is under the direct supervision of the Plant Team Lead.  Position is responsible for directly supervising and mentoring Plant Crew Leads and technicians for Blending, Operations and NARM North. 

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Missions and Values 
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work with pit, maintenance and other operational areas on the mine site
• Able to effectively prioritize maintenance works vs. needs of production
• Minimum of five years of plant experience in a mining equipment
• Must have prior experience (minimum of 1 year) as a Supervisor or Crew Lead in a surface mining operation
• Knowledge required of PPRS programs; such as, safety, COE, tech system, corrective action, performance management and effective supervisory practices
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair functions performed in the plant area
• Must have or be willing to obtain Mine Foreman’s Certificate
• Able to abide by and ensure compliance with all Company rules and guidelines, and all applicable state and federal laws
• Ability to direct employees to work in a safe, efficient and productive manner
• Ability to solve problems and situations arising in the plant operations, blending, and NARM North
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate and ability to learn new programs
• Other dutires as assigned by the company

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience maintaining heavy diesel equipment required

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - Surface Environment 

• 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/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/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the 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 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)

Physical Requirements - Office

• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
• Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
• Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by telephone and in person
• Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.

Education