Black Thunder Mine - Plant Operator Tech

Core Natural Resources•Gillette, WY

About The Position

The Plant Operator Tech performs general labor and supports plant operations at Black Thunder Mine. The position involves maintaining plant cleanliness, understanding plant designs, processes, equipment, and facilities, and assisting plant millwrights and electricians with repair work. With demonstrated ability, the role may progress to train loading, hot water generator operation, maintenance repair, plant troubleshooting, and heavy equipment operation. The employee must work safely, demonstrate a reliable work ethic and attendance, and collaborate effectively with others.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate a work ethic and ability to perform daily with minimal supervision.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
  • Be willing to work in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, dust, rain, snow, and wind, with frequent contact with grease and dirt.
  • Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
  • Be able to work rotating shifts.
  • Be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
  • Plant and/or general heavy maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Safely perform general labor, including plant wash downs and housekeeping.
  • Understand plant designs, processes, equipment, and facilities.
  • Assist plant millwrights and plant electricians with repair work.
  • With demonstrated ability, progress to loading trains, operating a hot water generator, performing maintenance repairs, troubleshooting the plant, and operating heavy equipment.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Meet the company’s core values of Safety, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvements.
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