Peabody Energy

North Complex - Lead Mechanic

Gillette, WY

full_time

About This Job

Job Summary

Safely perform mechanical maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment (heavy and light duty) including Haul Trucks, Dozers, Loaders, Blades, Scrapers, Rubber Tire Dozers, etc. that are utilized in the mining industry. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of mining and mining support equipment.

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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Perform mechanical repairs on heavy mining equipment such as front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining support equipment (dozers, graders, scrapers, rubber tire dozers, blades), mining shovels, draglines, excavators and drills.

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Assist fellow team members in their skills development by teaching-mentoring the members in your area of expertise.

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Perform maintenance repairs, troubleshooting, tune-ups and servicing on front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining support equipment (dozers, graders, scrapers), mining shovels, draglines, excavators and drills.

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Remove and replace the following types of components: radiator, hydraulic pumps and valves, water pumps, air valves and turbo charger.

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Remove, rebuild and install hydraulic cylinders.

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Operate lube/fuel truck as required to fuel/lube/inspect other equipment at the mine site.

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Conduct safety observations and complete safety interactions monthly.

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Other duties as assigned by the Company.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

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Ability to read and understand written instructions and information, parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and other printed material (such as operator’s manuals, blue prints and schematics).

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Ability to perform welder and mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on all types of heavy mining equipment and light vehicles.

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Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in areas of heavy equipment maintenance when needed.

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Ability to operate oxygen/acetylene cutting torch and perform arc welding with low hydrogen electrodes.

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Ability to perform maintenance repairs, troubleshooting and servicing on large mining equipment.

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Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and part books.

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Ability to read and use low voltage (24V) electrical, air and hydraulic schematics in performing repairs on mining equipment.

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Ability to rebuild air valves and perform adjustments on air system governors.

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Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.

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Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.

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Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.

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Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.

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Ability to work overtime as required by the Company.

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Ability to train others.

MINIMUM and PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Three years heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining or two-year mechanical vo-tech degree with one year of experience.

Physical Requirements 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 and 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 and 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 course of 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, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area

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The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays

Education

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Trade Certificate preferred

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