Night Shift Operator - Dragline

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coal company is seeking an Equipment Operator responsible for the operation and maintenance of Dragline and supporting equipment. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, inspecting machinery, and training junior team members. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be capable of working in varying environmental conditions. The position requires strong machinery skills and adherence to company safety practices. Opportunity for growth within a large organization is available.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy machinery and support equipment like dozers and loaders.
• Understanding of safety procedures related to coal mining operations.
• Capacity to train and guide junior employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Dragline equipment.
• Inspect and service all equipment to ensure it is functional.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and monitor control panels.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety adherence

Training junior employees

Inspection and servicing equipment

Education

High School Degree or GED Equivalent

Job description

City: Carlisle

State: IN

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 47838

Department: Production

Site: Bear Run

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company, 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.

Job Summary

This job is responsible for the operation, repair, cleaning, inspection of the 2550W and 2570W Dragline, and the operation of support equipment performing grading and coal cleaning work for the Draglines in open cut environments.

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
• Plan digging activities to ensure optimal coal recovery
• Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery
• Train more junior production employees
• Assist in cable moves for draglines
• Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
• Collect waste and tipping at correct location
• Monitor the control panel of the equipment to identify and correct malfunctions and service requirements
• Operate support equipment (dozers, loaders, and skidders)
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

Surface Environment

• 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/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/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the 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 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

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.