Electrician - Dragline, Drills and Shovels

We are currently seeking an Electrician - Dragline/Drills to join our maintenance team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM), the world's largest surface coal mine located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high-quality thermal coal and has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves. Wright is a safe, tight-knit community in Campbell County with outstanding schools and various recreational opportunities. Peabody’s NARM Mine maintains a safety-first culture, striving for zero recordable MSHA injuries or incidents.

About the role

The Electrician - Pit working on 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 support equipment. This role ensures safe, reliable operation of high-voltage systems in an open-pit mining environment while maintaining strict compliance with MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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 4,160V – 13.8kV).
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot:
  • Substations, transformers, switchgear, and breakers
• Perform switching procedures and assist with energization/de-energization.
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and grounding system integrity.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance (PMs) on:
  • Motors, control cabinets, braking systems, and electrical rooms
• Identify wear, heat damage, and early failure indicators.
• Utilize testing equipment (megger, infrared, etc.) to prevent failures.
• Install and repair:
  • Cable splices, terminations, and 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.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of:
  • High-voltage distribution systems
  • AC/DC motors and control systems
  • PLC troubleshooting and electrical schematics
• Experience with:
  • DC drives and/or AC VFD systems
  • Ground fault systems and protection relays
• Proficient in use of:
  • 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, they will be required to obtain it within two years of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift.
• Ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps, and climb on/off equipment and ladders.
• 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 the arms/legs and good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift/raise 10–50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift.
• 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
  • Confined work areas
• Ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening, and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays).

About Peabody

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 operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.