Top 9 Underground mining Jobs in Chester Il

Sr Mechanic/Electrician UG
Peabody Energy —Coulterville, IL
- $41.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Underground Coal Miner
GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance —Coulterville, IL
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Operator - Underground
Peabody Energy —Coulterville, IL
- $37.38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Mechanic - Underground
Peabody Energy —Coulterville, IL
- $39.28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance —Coulterville, IL
To gain consideration, candidates must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Underground Coal Mining: 1 year (Preferred).
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Operator - Underground
Peabody Energy —Coulterville, IL
Certificate of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where working. We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans…
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Sr Mechanic/Electrician UG

Peabody Energy -
Coulterville, IL

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Job Details

$41.06 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Heavy equipment mechanics
Mining equipment troubleshooting
Fabrication
Troubleshooting schematics
Mechanical fabrication
Safety regulations
Underground coal mine experience
High school diploma or GED
High-voltage electrical systems
Mining
Welding repair
Mining equipment maintenance
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Underground mining equipment operation
Roof bolters
MSHA Certification

Full Job Description

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Sr Mechanic/ Underground Electrician to join our Maintenance team at our Gateway North Mine. The Hourly Rate for this position is $41.06. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal.

Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

Duties will include:

Perform electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment.
Maintain underground equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and complete reports and records as required.
Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned.

The Lifestyle:

This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3-shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

About you:

Must have current MSHA electrical certification. (High, medium, and low voltage, underground)
Must have one (1) year underground mining experience.
Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining including electrical permissibility.
Must have demonstrated welding and fabrication skills.
Must have demonstrated operating, repairing, and troubleshooting skills on section and outby equipment. (Continuous miners, battery haulage equipment, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.)
Must be able to troubleshoot from blueprints and service manuals.
Must have underground miners license or face papers in the state where working.
Must possess high school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must 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 headroom
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must 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 coordination
Must 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 area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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