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Open Cut Operator

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Peabody Energy

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United States , Wright

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for the operation of open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Job Responsibility:

  • Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
  • Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
  • Work in all areas of Dispatch including Exceptions/Radio, Overburden, and Coal Blending
  • Monitor radio, text, email, and phone communications and respond accordingly
  • Correctly handle employee log-on, pre-starts, hour meters, equipment status
  • Monitor and update Shovel projects to ensure correct shovel floor and dig limits are correct
  • Correctly handle exceptions as needed and input comments
  • Coordinate fueling and lunches of people and equipment
  • Check, review and prioritize OB runs to follow shovel priorities to the mine plan
  • Monitor roads and dumps to ensure material is being hauled efficiently to the correct location per the mine plan and data is being recorded
  • Monitor production and KPI’s throughout the shift on a regular basis to review production levels and changes needed throughout shift
  • Work safely and promote the safe behavior in others
  • Interact with people at all levels within the organization, customers, and visitors
  • Gather information and update equipment/operator status
  • Coordinate with Machine Health to develop work orders regarding Intellifleet, Modular, Rajant, Motorola radio and other technology systems for equipment repairs
  • Other duties as assigned by the Company

Requirements:

  • Three (3) years of coal or other mining experience in a production or plant area
  • preference given to candidates who gained experience at NARM and/or filled in at NARM dispatch
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, computer, etc.)
  • Regularly expresses ideas/suggestions in a constructive/professional manner
  • Frequently communicates with all facets of operations/employees in calm and professional manner (face to face, telephone, radio, email, texting, etc.)
  • Develop, generate, and analyze reports for use in operating the mine, providing data for operations and production optimization
  • Strong computer knowledge and abilities including dispatch programs, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams, SAP, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of mine planning, tracking and prioritization
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong ability to multi-task in very busy environment
  • Ability to handle stress/pressure in a calm and professional manner
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors to facilitate mutual safety and production goals
  • Ability to quickly assess and prioritize work goals and solve problems in a fast-paced pit operations environment
  • Maintain professional atmosphere
  • High School Degree or GED Equivalent required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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