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North Complex Rawhide Mine - Mechanic 1

Peabody Energy
Gillette, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
About the role:

We are currently seeking a Mechanic to join our Maintenance team at our North Complex mine. North Complex is composed of two surface coal mines located in Gillette, Wyoming (Rawhide & Caballo Mines). The mines produce high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

Gillette is known as the energy capital of the nation. Just an hour’s drive from Devils Tower National Monument, Gillette is close to scenery with its famed rolling hills and open plains. Pronghorn and big game hunting across Campbell County is some of the nation’s best, and you can scout the area on a Wildlife Loop Tour.

Peabody’s North Complex Mines have a safety-first culture and strive to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

This role will carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance to fixed and mobile plant in an open cut environment.

Duties will include:

  • Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
  • Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
  • Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
  • Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
  • Diagnose faults or breakdowns
  • Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
  • Raise orders for materials
  • Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
  • Clean and maintain tools and work area
  • Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
  • Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
  • Other duties as assigned by the company

The Lifestyle:

This position may 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 starts on your first day of work.

About you:

  • 3-year experience in preventative maintenance preferred.
  • Trade certificate preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Currenty hold or willing to obtain Mine Foreman's Certificate.

Physical Requirements:

  • 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
  • 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

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 - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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