Site: Shoal Creek
About the role:
We are currently seeking an Experienced Underground Miner to join our Shoal Creek team. This role will operate underground mining equipment in production and perform support activities as necessary.
Duties will include:
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.
The Lifestyle:
This position is a full-time, hourly role, working from our Shoal Creek mine in Oakman, AL. Shoal Creek is an underground mining operation.
About you:
Must have or be able to obtain current MSHA certification. Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining. Must have one (1) year underground mining experience. 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. 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.
Physical Requirements:
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.
This is a Safety Sensitive Role. Individuals in safety sensitive roles (i.e., role where impaired performance could credibly result in fatality or permanently disabling injury), with or without an accommodation cannot have:
An uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery. An uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery. A current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery. A current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
The above stated requirements are aimed at reducing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of employees and others and are subject to providing reasonable accommodations.
In addition, individuals must meet the minimum vison and hearing requirements to fulfil 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).
Note: This description merely reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Changes in operation or job content may require that this description be revised from time to time in the company’s sole discretion.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
About Peabody:
Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customer in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products.
Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 18 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.
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Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognize and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honoring our commitment.
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