Electrician - Truck Shop

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrician for the Truck Shop to join our maintenance team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM), the largest surface coal mine in the United States, 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 prioritizes a safety-first culture with a goal of zero recordable MSHA injuries or incidents.

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for affordable, reliable energy and steel production. The company operates in the U.S. and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries, and is guided by core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Follow all MSHA regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on haul trucks, including:
  • Starting and charging systems
  • Lighting, sensors, and onboard monitoring systems
  • Wiring harnesses, connectors, and junction boxes
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stack, choppers, etc.
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • Electronic control modules (ECMs) and onboard diagnostics
  • Electric drive systems (where applicable)
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stacks, choppers, etc.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Diagnose faults using:
  • OEM diagnostic software and service tools
  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Identify root causes of electrical failures and implement effective repairs.
• Support troubleshooting of intermittent and complex system faults.
• Repair or replace:
  • Alternators, starters, sensors, switches, relays, and control modules
  • Batteries and battery management systems
• Perform wiring repairs, terminations, and harness replacements.
• Ensure all repairs meet OEM and company standards.
• Primarily work in the truck shop but support field repairs as needed.
• Assist with equipment change-outs and major component replacements.
• Coordinate with mechanics, planners, and supervisors on repair timelines.
• Accurately complete work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
• Communicate equipment status, delays, and parts needs clearly.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of:
  • 12V / 24V DC electrical systems
  • Basic AC systems (as applicable to shop equipment)
  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stack, choppers, etc.
• Experience with CAN bus systems and electronic controls.
• Experience with OEM diagnostic software (e.g., CAT ET, Komatsu, etc.).
• Proficient with diagnostic tools: multimeter, test light, amp clamp.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of heavy equipment or diesel electrical experience (preferred).
• Experience with large mining haul trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• MSHA Surface Certification (Part 46 or 48). If candidate does not have MSHA Electrical card, it will be required within two years of employment.
• OEM haul truck electrical training (preferred).

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 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).