Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Title:

Electrician – Dragline, Drills and Shovels

Location:

Wright, WY, USA

Department:
Maintenance

We are currently seeking an Electrician – Dragline/Drills to join our maintenance team at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world's largest surface coal mine located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high‑quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and shipped by rail, and it has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety‑first culture and strives to achieve zero recordable MSHA injuries or incidents. The mine is located within the tight‑knit community of Campbell County, which offers outstanding schools and recreational opportunities.

The Electrician – Pit working on the Draglines, Drills and Shovels is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on large‑scale surface mining equipment, including draglines, electric shovels, drills, and supporting equipment. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable operation of high‑voltage systems in an open‑pit mining environment while maintaining strict 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 and de‑energization
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity
• Conduct scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on motors, control cabinets, braking systems, and electrical rooms
• Identify wear, heat damage, and early failure indicators
• Utilize testing equipment (megger, infrared cameras, etc.) to prevent failures
• Install and repair cable splices, terminations, and junction boxes
• Install and repair 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

• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
  • Ability to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
  • Ability to work from elevated positions, walk and climb stairs, steps, ladders, and equipment
  • Ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by company and MSHA
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle) and have rapid reflex movements of arms or legs with good hand‑to‑eye coordination
  • Ability to lift or raise 10–50 lb. without mechanical assistance frequently during the shift
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions, including changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels, light conditions, and confined work areas
  • Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays
• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3–7 years of heavy industrial or mining electrical experience
  • Knowledge of high‑voltage distribution systems, AC/DC motors, and control systems
  • Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and electrical schematics
  • Experience with DC drives and/or AC VFD systems
  • Experience with ground fault systems and protection relays
  • Proficient in using multimeter, megger, ammeter clamp, and diagnostic tools
  • OEM‑specific training for dragline or shovel systems is preferred
  • MSHA Surface Certification (Part 46 or 48); if not held, the employee must obtain a MSHA electrical card within two years of employment
• Surface Environment
  • Work on heavy machinery and high‑voltage equipment
  • Operate in dusty, muddy, and hot or cold environments
  • Strong awareness of MSHA safety procedures

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company employs approximately 5,500 people across the United States and Australia. Peabody is committed to sustainability and offers an inclusive work environment that values fairness and respect. The company embraces its core values of safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

EEO Disclaimer:
Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.