Senior Mechanic

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: State: IL Country/Region: US Postal Code: 62237 Department: Maintenance Site:Gateway North About the role: We are currently seeking a Sr Mechanic/ Underground Electrician to join our Maintenance team at our Gateway North Mine. The Hourly Rate for this position is $41.06. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents. Duties will include: Perform electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment. Maintain underground equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA. Perform scheduled maintenance, and complete reports and records as required. Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned. The Lifestyle: This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3-shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary. We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work. About you: Must have current MSHA electrical certification. (High, medium, and low voltage, underground) Must have one (1) year underground mining experience. Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining including electrical permissibility. Must have demonstrated welding and fabrication skills. Must have demonstrated operating, repairing, and troubleshooting skills on section and outby equipment. (Continuous miners, battery haulage equipment, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.) Must be able to troubleshoot from blueprints and service manuals. Must have underground miners license or face papers in the state where working. Must possess high school diploma or GED. Physical Requirements: 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) 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 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. EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr