Mechanical Tradesperson

Job Summary

This job is to carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance to fixed and mobile plant in both underground and open cut environments.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and ValuesAct in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management SystemInspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defectsExamine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of componentsDiagnose faults or breakdownsEstimate time and materials required to complete jobsRaise orders for materialsUndertake repairs or component changeouts as requiredClean and maintain tools and work areaTrain other personnel or apprentices (if required)Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirementsOther duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shiftMust have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehiclesMust have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and laddersMust have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHAMust have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordinationMust have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shiftMust 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 decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work areaMust have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shiftMust have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehiclesMust have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroomMust have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHAMust have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine heightMust have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and laddersMust have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordinationMust have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.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 decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work areaMust have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education

Trade Certificate preferred