Operator - Underground
Posted on: 19 May 2021
Coulterville, IL
Job Description
Job Summary
This job is responsible for the operation of underground mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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 and service equipment
Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities
Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment
Install and move power distribution equipment
Install and maintain ventilation devices
Install and maintain pumping equipment
Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts
Assist coworkers with any, or all, of the above activities
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company
Physical Requirements
UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENT
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)
Education
High School Degree or GED Equivalent required
Peabody Energy, Inc.
St Louis, MO
Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company and a member of the Fortune 500, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability. Peabody’s portfolio is shaped around core sectors including the Powder River Basin, the Illinois Basin and Asia-Pacific metallurgical and thermal coal.
Peabody has been a major St. Louis landmark since 1955. With some 7,400 highly-skilled employees worldwide and more than 350 employees located at its global headquarters, Peabody is among the largest companies in the downtown area.
The company is proud to contribute to the city’s revenue base and support local businesses and organizations. In 2017, Peabody paid nearly $80 million in payroll and benefits to its St. Louis employees, and nearly $1 million was paid by employees and the company for St. Louis city income taxes. Also, in 2016 Peabody renewed its commitment to downtown by extending the lease agreement for its headquarters two additional years through 2023.
Peabody strives to create a stronger and more vibrant downtown community and has a long tradition of corporate citizenship and employee engagement. Over the years, Peabody has raised millions of dollars and participated in volunteer activities in support of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, which provides health and human services to people in 16 counties in the greater metropolitan region.
In addition, Peabody has supported projects such as CityArchRiver to transform and revitalize the grounds surrounding the iconic Gateway Arch. The company also sponsors the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization, a global center for clean coal technology research at Washington University in St. Louis.
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IndustryMine and Drilling
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No. of Employees7,400
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Website
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