Senior Manager Mining Engineering

About the role

Peabody is seeking a Senior Manager Engineering & Environmental to join our production team at the Shoal Creek Mine in Oakman, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering feasibility studies, mine plans, capital requirements, and mine designs for the mine and plant.
• Provide support as needed for new mine construction activity and operations.
• Duties will include:
  • Manages Technical Services / Engineering personnel.
  • Performs mine engineering & environmental surveying to ensure accurate and proper procedures and measures are being utilized.
  • Ensures accurate production and operating reports are compiled and submitted within the prescribed time limits.
  • Coordinates with Mine Management in the planning and projection of short-term mining plans and reclamation operations.
  • Manages and provides input for the development of long-term mining plans and the mining/reclamation regulatory approvals needed for implementation.
  • Provides engineering assistance to Mine Management in the planning, layout and construction of the mine infrastructure.
  • Reviews mining and reclamation operations and makes recommendations to Mine Management and/or develops plans that would decrease operating costs or improve operating efficiency.
  • Manages, reviews and monitors all mining and reclamation activities to ensure compliance with State and Federal mining and reclamation laws and permits.
  • Captures and coordinates with Mine Management in evaluating, developing and completing projects required to rectify any compliance problems found during regulatory agency's inspection.
  • Acts as Company's representative during inspections conducted by State and Federal reclamation inspectors.
  • Generates various reports and studies using the computer to aid in problem solving and operating cost evaluation.
  • Conducts special projects involving evaluation and/or testing of equipment or material production performance or efficiency.
  • Coordinates and inspects construction projects performed by either mine personnel or outside contractors to ensure compliance with design plans or contract provisions.
  • Makes sure employee work performance is monitored and necessary corrective actions are taken.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering. Mine Engineering preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ coal mining experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong up to date skills utilizing computer software such as, but not limited to, Excel, Word, AutoCAD/SurvCADD, etc.

Physical Requirements

• 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 perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift.
• 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, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift.
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.