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 ...
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 ...
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The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
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Prep Plant Operator
$35.27/hr
The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
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Senior Production Worker
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Run clinker pile and spec material clay shed via front end loader * Close off spec doors to coolers * Haul stack dust once a shift * Remove logs from cooler * Oil bowl mills * Fill and maintain coal ...
Senior Production Worker
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Run clinker pile and spec material clay shed via front end loader * Close off spec doors to coolers * Haul stack dust once a shift * Remove logs from cooler * Oil bowl mills * Fill and maintain coal ...
Shuttle Car Operator BC
Charleston, WV · On-site
Tram to miner, load shuttle car, and return to dumping point. 4.Help move miner from place to place ... Underground coal miner's certificate Annual 8 hour refresher training On-the-job experience ...
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Shuttle Car Operator BC
Charleston, WV · On-site
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Coulterville, IL · On-site
$37.38/hr
The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
Operator - Underground
Coulterville, IL · On-site
$37.38/hr
The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
Senior Production Worker
Shepherdsville, KY · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Run clinker pile and spec material clay shed via front end loader * Close off spec doors to coolers * Haul stack dust once a shift * Remove logs from cooler * Oil bowl mills * Fill and maintain coal ...
Senior Production Worker
Shepherdsville, KY · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Run clinker pile and spec material clay shed via front end loader * Close off spec doors to coolers * Haul stack dust once a shift * Remove logs from cooler * Oil bowl mills * Fill and maintain coal ...
The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first ...
Tram to miner, load shuttle car, and return to dumping point. * Help move miner from place to ... Underground coal miner's certificate * Annual 8-hour refresher training * On-the-job experience
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Tram to miner, load shuttle car, and return to dumping point. * Help move miner from place to ... Underground coal miner's certificate * Annual 8-hour refresher training * On-the-job experience
Load and unload materials and supplies as required. Other Duties/Responsibilities: * Perform other ... Underground coal miner's certificate Annual 8 hour refresher training On-the-job experience ...
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Power Plant Technician-Fuel
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
Power Plant Technician-Fuel
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
Power Plant Technician-Fuel
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
Power Plant Technician-Fuel
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
Power Plant Technician-Fuel
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
Power Plant Technician-Fuel
$75K - $100K/yr
The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. This position reports ... loaders, unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems, barge unloaders, and stacker/reclaimers. 2. ...
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 ...
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 ...
OTR - Tire Technician
$16 - $19.50/hr
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 ...
OTR - Tire Technician
$16 - $19.50/hr
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 ...
OTR - Tire Technician
Wright, WY · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
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 ...
OTR - Tire Technician
Wright, WY · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
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 ...
Load and unload materials and supplies as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Able to ... Underground coal miner's certificate * Annual 8 hour retraining * On-the-job experience * Vocation ...
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Load and unload materials and supplies as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Able to ... Underground coal miner's certificate * Annual 8 hour retraining * On-the-job experience * Vocation ...
NARM - Welder - Truck Shop
Wright, WY · On-site
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 ...
NARM - Welder - Truck Shop
Wright, WY · On-site
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 ...
NARM - Experienced Production Equipment Operator
$16.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
NARM - Experienced Production Equipment Operator
$16.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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| Aspect | Coal Loader | Coal Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Loading and unloading coal at facilities or ports | Extracting coal from underground or surface mines |
| Work Environment | Ports, terminals, loading sites | Mining sites, underground or open-pit mines |
| Required Certifications | Basic safety training, equipment operation | Mining certifications, safety training |
| Industry Usage | Used in logistics and transportation sectors | Used in extraction and resource industries |
While both roles involve working with coal, a Coal Loader primarily handles the logistics of moving coal at loading sites, whereas a Coal Miner is involved in the extraction process from mines. The roles differ in work environment, certifications, and industry focus, but both are essential in the coal supply chain.
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 16 days ago
Peabody Energy rating
8.6
Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
5th of 33 rated mining
Job description
About the role:
We are currently seeking an Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator to join our Open Cut Mining 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 responsible for the operation of open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.
Duties will include:
- Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
- Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
- Inspect and service equipment
- Plan digging activities to ensure optimal coal recovery
- Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery
- Train more junior production employees
- Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
- Collect waste and tipping at correct location
- Monitor the control panel of the equipment to identify and correct malfunctions and service requirements
- Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
- Other duties as assigned by the company
The Lifestyle:
This position may 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 starts on your first day of work.
About you:
- Three years' experience on drills/loaders/blades at a mine site is preferred.
- Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in the pit area as needed.
- Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.
- 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.
- High School Degree or GED Equivalent required
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
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.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)
EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Company size
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Headquarters location
Saint Louis, MO, US
Year founded
1883