Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

• Design and monitor mining geometry to maximize profitability and ensure compliance with applicable mining permits and regulations.
• Coordinate the development of short and long term mining plans including preparing mining projections in accordance with resource recovery, ventilation, ground control, reclamation plans and property control guidelines.
• Accurately perform or assist in the gathering and recording of production and engineering data.
• Supervise and perform engineering and surveying activities to accurately monitor, record and report actual production and performance data at the mine.
• Assist in maintaining mine permitting requirements.
• Monitor and report water, air and reclamation activities as required by regulations and permits.
• Utilize and assist in maintaining the geologic database to optimize mining conditions, product quality and profitability.
• Utilize and assist in maintaining the land database to ensure proper allocation and payment of royalties.
• Provide technical assistance to the operations, maintenance and preparation plant entities.
• Obtain ventilation readings and maintain in a ventilation model.

Education/Experience

• A minimum of 3 years coal mining experience is required.
• BS Degree in Engineering is required, Mining Engineering is preferred.
• Underground coal mining engineering experience is preferred.
• Underground production experience is desired.
• Professional Engineering registration is desired or ability to obtain in the near future.
• Experience developing mine plans and construction project management is preferred.

Special Skills/Qualifications

• Strong up-to-date skills with AutoCAD, SurvCADD, COGO, Ventilation Modeling, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications are required.
• Underground surveying knowledge using modern surveying equipment and techniques is preferred.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to production, plant and maintenance departments is desirable.

Expectations

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations.
• Must be willing to work any shift and on scheduled weekends. Periodic travel may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged hours on uneven rocky surfaces. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom on a regular basis.
• Walking ability will also be judged according to the SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must have the ability to lift 25 to 40 pounds on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of the mine height.
• Must have the ability to climb on and off equipment, stairs / steps and ladders.
• Must have the ability to work in damp, dimly lit and confined work areas in various weather conditions.

Peabody is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,347.46 - $138,478.76 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Francisco, IN 47649: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• mining: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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