Mechanic-Technician UG
Posted on: 19 Dec 2021
Coulterville, IL
Job Description
Job Summary and Essential Functions
Train with qualified personnel to gain necessary skills for performing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment.
Demonstrate continuous progress in achieving the qualifications/skills of a Mechanic Underground.
Assist in performing scheduled maintenance, and complete reports and records as required.
Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned.
Special Skills/Responsibilities
Must have electrical maintenance experience and/or electrical training/schooling (preferred in underground mining).
Must have underground miners license or face papers in the state where working or obtain them at first available opportunity.
Must have high safety standards for self and others.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
Must possess high school diploma or GED.
*Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Underground Environment
Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
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.
Walking ability will be judged according to SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
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 and 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 and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
Must have the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
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 and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
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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