Operations Management Trainee
Peabody Energy
- Adger, AL
- Training
- Full-time
- The Trainee will develop in the key mining activities, relevant to their focus, of the operating unit by rotating in each of the different activities of production, outby, engineering, safety, maintenance, preparation, and environmental.
- Each rotation shall have a learning objective with specific tasks, activities, and/or project assignments that are supervised by an experience manager.
- Rotational assignments will also provide the trainee the opportunity to interact with miners and various levels of management including presentations to the Operations Manager and/or Department Manager on work results or projects.
- Substituting for absent supervisors will be part of the trainee's rotations if the trainee is targeted for a supervisory position at the end of the development period.
- Carry out all duties by following Company safety policies and procedures at all times. Develop skills in the prevention of accidents, injuries, losses, (property and production), by comprehending and interpreting mine-engineering literature, technical data
- and manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets, Mine Engineering procedures, product labels, warning signs, etc.
- Learn the fundamentals of Company practice and promote company philosophy of teamwork by contributing to crew meetings and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers.
- Actively participate in the Peabody Management Trainee Development program, which requires rotating through various Departments and work activities. This may also require working additional hours and/or shiftwork as well as transfers to other Peabody sites for developmental activities.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
- BS in Mine, Civil Engineering or Electrica.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interactions with mine management and operating personnel.
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills are required.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain a positive attitude towards learning and accepting varying job assignments. Required to be self-motivated and display initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to be organized and work with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work shift work is required.
- Experience gained from summer internship with engineering or operations functions in a large underground mining application, one year experience is preferred.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Drafting / CAD experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws associated with the mining industry desirable
- Must be able to stand for long duration of time.
- Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, or bend without issues.
- Be able to work in varying work conditions (heat, cold, dust, rain, etc.).
- 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 be able to lift 70lbs on a regular basis.
- Must have the ability to climb on and off equipment and ladders.
- Must be able to have vision for close-up computer work as well as distance vision.
- 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 as well as good hand to eye coordination.
- Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
- Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands.