Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Peabody•Wright, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Electrician - Dragline/Drills to join our maintenance team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world's largest surface coal mine and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves. As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities. Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents. Site: N Antelope/Rochelle Mine 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 SummaryThe Electrician - Pit working on the Draglines, Drills and Shovels are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on large-scale surface mining equipment, including draglines, electric shovels, drills, and support equipment. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable operation of high-voltage systems in an open pit mining environment while maintaining strict compliance with MSHA regulations.

Requirements

Strong understanding of:
High-voltage distribution systems
AC/DC motors and control systems
PLC troubleshooting and electrical schematics
Experience with:
DC drives and/or AC VFD systems
Ground fault systems and protection relays
Proficient in use of:
Multimeter, megger, amp clamp, and diagnostic tools
High school diploma or GED
3–7 years of heavy industrial or mining electrical experience
MSHA Surface Certification (Part 46 or 48) (If candidate does not have MSHA Electrical card employee will be required to obtain within two years of employment.)

Nice To Haves

OEM-specific training (e.g., dragline or shovel systems) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical issues on:
Draglines (walking systems, hoist/drag motors, control systems)
Electric shovels (crowd, hoist, swing systems)
Blast hole drills and auxiliary equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot:
DC and AC drive systems
Motor generator (MG) sets or solid-state drive systems
PLC and relay-based control systems
Perform inspections and maintenance on trailing cables, cable reels, and high-voltage connections
Work safely on and around high-voltage systems (typically 4,160V – 13.8kV)
Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot: o Substations, transformers, switchgear, and breakers
Perform switching procedures and assist with energization/de-energization
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity
Conduct scheduled inspections and PMs on:
Motors, control cabinets, braking systems, and electrical rooms
Identify wear, heat damage, and early failure indicators
Utilize testing equipment (megger, infrared, etc.) to prevent failures
Install and repair:
Cable splices, terminations, and junction boxes
Lighting systems, sensors, and communication lines
Perform emergency field repairs to restore production quickly and safely
Assist in rigging and positioning of cables and electrical components
Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
Report equipment conditions and recurring issues to supervisors
Communicate clearly with operations to minimize downtime