Job Summary

This job is to carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance welding on heavy equipment in open cut environments.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Heavy equipment welding experience in the construction or mining areas; or two (2) years work experience and completion of a one (1) year mechanical/welding vo-tech school program.

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 work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components Diagnose faults or breakdowns Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs Raise orders for materials Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required Clean and maintain tools and work area Train other personnel or apprentices (if required) 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)

 

UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift 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 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/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/legs and good hand to eye coordination Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs. 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 Trade Certificate preferred