Peabody is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. 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
The Superintendent Underground Mining is responsible for coordinating shift production activities so that continuity of operations is achieved in accordance with budget tonnage and quality objectives and ensuring all resources are available for optimal production.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Visibly support and champion Peabody's Missions and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Plan, direct and lead the work of direct report(s), crew or team
Monitor and control the daily activities of the mining contractor or shift supervisors to ensure continuity of operations and that budget targets are achieved
Produce production reports
Ensure grade control procedures are followed
Liaise with maintenance personnel to ensure optimal equipment availability
Inspect the workplace for safe and healthy work practices and environment and actively promoting mine safety among workforce
Ensure activities are consistent with safe mining practices
Ensure that employees receive proper induction and training in safe work practices
Ensure positive industrial relations are promoted around the mine duties may be partially defined by statute
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company
EXPERIENCE
7 years relevant management and operational experience required
3 years supervisory experience required
Physical Requirements
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)
Physical Requirements - 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)
Physical Requirements - Office
Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by telephone and in person
Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.
Education
Trade Certificate preferred
EEO Disclaimer
Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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