Plant and Train Operators

Peabody Energy   Douglas, WY   Full-time     Mining
Posted on October 15, 2024

We are currently seeking to fill 22 openings for Plant and Train Operators to join our 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.

 

This role will be focused on Safe, efficient train movement and loading but will include training and assisting in the plant operations as needed.

 

Duties will include:

  • Work safely and promote safe behavior in others
  • Coordination of the Train Loading
    • Safely inspect the locomotive and train cars.
    • Verify the paperwork is completed correctly for each train
    • Must be able to operate the track switches to ensure they are in the correct position.
    • Understand how to mount and dismount the cars and locomotives.
    • Be required to work at all Peabody mines in the basin as needed.
    • Be able to identify defects on the cars to prevent doors coming open during loading
    • Capable of using a brake stick
    • Understand the red flag and blue flag isolation
  • Coordination of train movement
    • Communicate with Dispatch and plant to efficiently move the trains
    • Communicate with the rail roads to efficiently bring in and send trains from the sites
  • Paperwork       
    • Ensure the wheel is correct and all BO cars are documented correctly
    • Make sure the defects found on locomotives are sent to the railroad
    • Provide all necessary paperwork to loadout operator for loading
  • General Housekeeping
    • Assist with keeping light vehicles cleaned and organized
    • Keep the locomotives clean
  • Communication and Coordination with the other train operators in the PRB
    • Communicate the train schedules and needs with plant General Foreman
  • Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values.
  • Inspect trains and understand the policy to inspect safely
  • Get trained to run plant areas to fill in as needed
  • Acquire the training to operate the loadout, or control room
  • Complete basic repairs in the plant operations
  • Troubleshoot lube systems in the plant or attend a lube system class
  • Train on Samples and proper handling procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Company.

 

The Lifestyle:

This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.   We provide 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.

 About you:

  • Must have a minimum of one (1) year of train or mining related experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
  • Demonstrate computer skills
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
  • Ability to work overtime as required by the Company.
  • Ability to train others.

 Physical Requirements - Surface:

  • Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
  • Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
  • Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders
  • Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
  • 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
  • Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift
  • 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
  • The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays  

Physical Requirements – Office:

  • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
  • Must be able to use a computer.
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands.

 

 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

 

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.