Surface Miner/Wash Plant Operator at Peabody Energy in Oak Creek, Colorado

Job Description:

Site:Twentymile Mine

About the role:

We are currently seeking aSurface Miner/Wash Plant Operatorto join our Surface Team at ourTwentymile Minelocation.Reporting to the Surface Foreman. The scope of your role will be toPerform all necessary work on the surface including operating the washplant, surface equipment, loading of trucks and trains.

Twentymile mine is an underground coal mine located in Colorado's scenic Yampa Valley about 20 miles outside Steamboat Springs, a ski resort and vacation destination. The surrounding area has towns both large and small including Oak Creek, Craig, Hayden, and Steamboat Springs. Hunting and fishing are very popular in this area. Shotgun and archery hunting is allowed on Peabody property for employees with proper authorization.

Peabody Twentymile has a safety-first culture and has been recognized two years in a row by the National Mining Association as the safest underground coal mine in the United Sates. The award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations with the lowest MSHA reportable injury rate. In 2023, Twentymile completed three years without a single reportable injury.

The HourlyRange for this position is between $37.17 and $39.88 depending on experience.

Duties will include:

• Operation of the Wash Plant control room and buildings
• Operation of all surface equipment such as front-end loader, dozer, bobcat, tipple equipment, loadout facility, etc.
• Perform comprehensive equipment walk-arounds
• Supply all equipment with appropriate lubrication and fluid levels consistent with established procedures and checklists.
• Assure good housekeeping throughout all surface areas. (Machinery, buildings, pumphouses, and surface mobile equipment etc.)

The Lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role, working from Twentymile Mine location in Oak Creek, Co. Peabody offersBenefits including: Paid Time Off, 401K, Quarterly Safety Incentives, Annual Incentive based on Performance and Safety, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Accident Insurance.

About you:

• General maintenance background
• Welding and cutting skills
• General electrical knowledge
• Surface equipment operation skill and knowledge
• Tipple and wash plant knowledge

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts Mining
• Experience Preferred
• Certifications preferred (Mine foreman, EMT, Electrical)

Physical requirements:

• 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

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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