Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Electrician – Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Department:
Maintenance

Location:

Wright, WY, US, 82732

We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to operate within our Maintenance Team at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on large surface‑mining equipment, including draglines, electric shovels, drills, and support equipment, ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations.

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on:
  • Draglines (walking systems, hoist/drag motors, control systems)
  • Electric shovels (crowd, hoist, swing systems)
  • Blast hole drills and auxiliary equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • DC and AC drive systems
  • Motor generator (MG) sets or solid‑state drive systems
  • PLC and relay‑based control systems
• Perform inspections and maintenance on trailing cables, cable reels, and high‑voltage connections
• Work safely on and around high‑voltage systems (typically 4,160 V – 13.8 kV)
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot substations, transformers, switch gear, and breakers
• Perform switching procedures and assist with energization/de‑energization
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity
• Conduct scheduled inspections and PMs on motors, control cabinets, braking systems, and electrical rooms
• Identify wear, heat damage, and early failure indicators
• Use testing equipment (megger, infrared, etc.) to prevent failures
• Install and repair cable splices, terminations, junction boxes, lighting systems, sensors, and communication lines
• Perform emergency field repairs to restore production quickly and safely
• Assist in rigging and positioning of cables and electrical components
• Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Report equipment conditions and recurring issues to supervisors
• Communicate clearly with operations to minimize downtime

• Stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment
• Work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs or ladders
• Wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other PPE
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and have good hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Lift/raise 10–50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently
• Work in extreme conditions (weather, dust, mud, noise, varying light, confined spaces)
• Work shift rotations including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Strong understanding of high‑voltage distribution systems, AC/DC motors, PLC troubleshooting, and electrical schematics
• Experience with DC drives and/or AC VFD systems
• Knowledge of ground fault systems and protection relays
• Proficiency using a multimeter, megger, amp clamp, and diagnostic tools
• High school diploma or GED
• 3–7 years of heavy industrial or mining electrical experience
• OEM‑specific training (e.g., dragline or shovel systems) – preferred
• MSHA Surface Certification Part 46 or 48; if candidate does not have MSHA Electrical card employee will be required to obtain within two years of employment

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Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.