Peabody Energy

Night Shift Drilling and Blasting Operator

Carlisle, IN

About This Job

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. 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 Summary

This job is responsible for the drilling, loading, priming and firing of blast holes.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values

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Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System

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Inspect work area and identify hazards

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Operate drilling equipment

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Inspect and service equipment

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Locate, prime and wire blast holes according to designated pattern

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Test firing pattern

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Fire and inspect the blast, detonate misfires and declare site safe

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Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements

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Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

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Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift

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Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles

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Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders

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Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA

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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

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Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift

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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

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Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education

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High School Degree or GED Equivalent required

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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