Peabody Energy, Inc.

Engineering Tech/Surveyor

Posted on: 1 Oct 2021

Francisco, IN

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain technical surveying instruments such as Total Station, GPS and Level instrument to accomplish the related work assignments with precision.
Responsible for actively performing all underground and surface surveying.
Perform all survey related responsibilities which include Traverses, Levels, locating utilities, etc.
Develop and maintain maps for mine advancement, projections, property control and permitting in AutoCAD with Carlson software.
Accurately perform the end-of-month calculations for the underground mined tons and the surface stockpiles utilizing basic engineering calculations and recording of mine data for production and engineering reports.

Demonstrate leadership by example in complying with all Company, State, and Federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Demonstrate high safety standards and be an ambassador for “Safety:  A Way of Life” (SAWOL).

Willing and available to work extended hours and other duties as necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Be highly self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be willing to work any shift, and on scheduled weekends.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all management levels, intercompany departments, and mine operations personnel

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 2 years Associate Degree in surveying, mining engineering technology, or civil engineering technology, or
Minimum of 2 years experience in underground coal mining including at least 1 year of surveying, and mapping experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Carlson Mining, SurvCAD 2D and 3D drawings and the capability of developing spreadsheets is required.
Experience with technical GPS systems
FAA – Remote Pilot of Small Unmanned Aircraft System license or the ability to obtain
Indiana Mine Examiners certification (or the ability to obtain certification at the first opportunity).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Must have the ability to stand for 4 to 8 hours on uneven rocky surfaces.
Must have the ability to be seated 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.
Walking ability will also be judged according to the SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
Must have the ability to lift 25 to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.  Must have the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of the mine height.
Must have the ability to climb on and off equipment and ladders.
Must have the ability to work in damp, dimly lit, and confined work areas.

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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