Title:  Prep Plant Operator

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Prep Plant Operator to join our Coal handling and processing team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world’s largest surface coal mine and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities.

Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

This role will operate processing plant & equipment.

Duties will include:

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect the workplace to identify & correct hazards & equipment failures
• Adjust process through computerized process control to meet production parameters
• Start up, shut down, monitor & adjust the production circuit
• Make appropriate responses to malfunctions or anomalies in the production process
• Training other personnel (if required)
• Maintain accurate records of sampling/quality control
• Operate train loadout
• Operate dozer for stockpile management
• Isolate & permit plant for maintenance purposes
• 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:

• Three years in coal prep plant operations experience preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in areas of prep plant when needed.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
• High School Degree or GED Equivalent required

Physical Requirements - Surface:

• 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
• The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings 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.

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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