What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Cleaner position at Peabody Energy?
About the role:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Industrial Cleaner to maintain and clean both heavy-duty earth-moving equipment (such as Draglines and Electric Shovels) and critical areas of our coal processing plant. The ideal candidate will have experience working in high-risk industrial environments, using specialized cleaning tools and machinery, and adhering to stringent safety and environmental protocols.
As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities.
Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.
Peabody is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.
Earth Moving Equipment Cleaning:
- Clean and maintain large earth-moving machinery, including undercarriages, tracks, engine bays, and operator cabs.
- Use high-pressure water blasters, steam cleaners, and industrial vacuums to remove grease, oil, dirt, and debris from machinery.
- Ensure that all equipment is free of contaminants that could interfere with operational performance or maintenance.
- Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and leaks, reporting findings to the maintenance team.
- Safely handle cleaning chemicals, solvents, and degreasers as per company standards.
Coal Processing Plant Cleaning:
- Clean and maintain Motor Control Centers (MCC)
- Remove debris using industrial vacuums, pressure washers, and compressed air systems.
- Assist in plant shutdown cleaning during scheduled maintenance or outages, ensuring a safe environment for workers.
- Monitor plant areas for cleanliness to reduce fire hazards and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure proper waste disposal and manage hazardous materials according to environmental and safety regulations.
General Duties:
- Maintain cleanliness of all work areas, including storage and maintenance areas for cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and working at heights as required.
- Perform regular checks on cleaning equipment to ensure it is operating correctly.
- Report any equipment faults, hazardous conditions, or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
- Adhere to environmental regulations in the disposal of waste materials such as coal dust, grease, and chemical solvents.
- Assist in any other general labor or maintenance tasks as required by supervisors.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works:
- Work in a high-dust, high-noise environment with exposure to chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.
- Rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required depending on operational needs.
- PPE is mandatory, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
- Regularly lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials is required.
Note: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer.
- The company may require a pre-employment examination by competent professionals to evaluate a person’s ability to perform the essential functions
- Candidates for employment are subject to the company’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment, for cause, post-accident and random testing
- Peabody Energy actively promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace
- Peabody only accepts resumes for positions posted on the Peabody Career Info site
- Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, it is Peabody's policy not to discriminate in hiring practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status or sexual orientation
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.
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