Electrician

Peabody Energy • Adger, AL

169d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Electrician to join our team at our Shoal Creek Mine, located in Oakman, Alabama. Shoal Creek Mine is one of the deepest underground coal mines in the United States. Located on the Black Warrior River, this site produces one of the highest qualities of met coal in the United States. With nine-foot-tall workings, a brand-new longwall, and 15+ years of projected coal reserves, Shoal Creek mine is an ideal place to work. Located in between Jefferson, Walker, and Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama, this area offers beautiful rivers and lakes, landscapes, and rolling hills at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. Oakman is about an hour from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, both of which provide diverse, family-friendly communities with something for everyone, such as vibrant downtowns, safe, friendly neighborhoods, and excellent schools, including the University of Alabama and other area colleges. Peabody's Shoal Creek Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• 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, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.)
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to troubleshoot from blueprints and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees