NARM - Experienced Production Technician - Blast Hole Driller

Experienced Production Technician Driller/Loader/Blade Operator – Open Cut Mining team at North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM), Wright, Wyoming. The mine is the world’s largest surface coal mine, producing high quality thermal coal shipped by rail. The mine has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

NARM is located in a safe, tight‑knit community with outstanding schools and recreational opportunities. Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety‑first culture and aims for zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

This role is responsible for operating open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

• Support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values.
• 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 junior production employees.
• Pre‑start inspection of equipment and work environment.
• Collect waste and tipping at correct location.
• Monitor the control panel to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Lifestyle – The position may require working weekends, holidays, or another shift as needed.

Benefits include 401(k) matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility starts on the first day of work.

• Three years’ experience on drills, loaders or blades at a mine site is preferred.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting capabilities in the pit area.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts and overhead shop cranes.
• 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 needs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
• High School Degree or GED equivalent (required).

• Stand for up to 4 hours per shift.
• Be seated for up to 4 hours while operating equipment.
• Work from elevated positions, walk or climb stairs and ladders, and work on and off equipment.
• Wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other PPE as required by Company and MSHA.
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle) and have rapid reflex movements with good hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Lift or raise 10–50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently.
• Work in extreme conditions including changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise and light levels, and in confined work areas.
• Work various shifts (days, evenings, nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays).

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.