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Peabody Energy · 5 days ago

Experienced Underground Miner 1

Peabody Energy is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The role involves operating underground mining equipment and performing various support activities to ensure efficient mining operations.

Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrialMining Technology
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Responsibilities

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 in any or all of the above

Qualification

MSHA certificationUnderground mining experienceWeldingFabricationOperatingTroubleshootingHigh school diplomaGEDSafety standardsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Must have current MSHA certification
Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining
Must have one (1) year underground mining experience
Must possess high school diploma or GED
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 be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays
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 to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time in uneven and wet conditions through sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom
Must have the ability to don and wear a SCSR in compliance with the approved MSHA evacuation plan
Must have the ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds without mechanical assistance
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
Individuals must meet the minimum vision and hearing requirements to fulfill a safety sensitive role
At least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) in each eye with or without correction. At least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured in each eye. The use of corrective lenses should be noted on the Medical Examiner's Certificate
No more than 40dB average hearing loss in better ear (with or without hearing aid)

Preferred

Prefer experience in the demonstration of welding and fabrication skills
Prefer experience in the demonstration of operating, repairing, and troubleshooting skills on section and outby equipment. (Longwall, continuous miners, battery haulage equipment, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.)
Electrical card preferred

Company

Peabody Energy

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Peabody Energy is a coal producer, providing essential products to fuel baseload electricity for emerging and developed countries.

H1B Sponsorship

Peabody Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (4)
2021 (2)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.72B
2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2022-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $81.55M
2022-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $150M

Leadership Team

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Mark Spurbeck
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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