Office Support

Company: Peabody Energy, Inc.
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Title: Communications Clerk

City: Adger

State: AL

Country/Region: US

Postal Code: 35006

Department: Communications

Site: Shoal Creek

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for all communication at the mine as designated by CO and Tracking.

Key Role Accountabilities

  • Communication pertaining to the movement and location of all persons underground
  • Responsible for all MSHA-required record-keeping and notifications required by the Emergency Response Plan
  • Relay all phone calls to underground or surface personnel through this department
  • Monitor site security cameras
  • Manage advancement, recovery, and budgeting of communication equipment and systems
  • Ensure the communication room is staffed at all times

Role Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of MSHA communication regulations
  • Ability to assign and reprogram tracking tags and phones for miners

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of radio/phone communication, dispatch equipment, and broadcasting procedures
  • Ability to speak clearly under stress
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships in high-stress situations
  • Strong decision-making skills in emergencies
  • Familiarity with ERP responsibilities
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and an organized workspace
  • Ability to maintain/calibrate devices and equipment
  • Must be able to go underground occasionally for equipment tasks

Experience

  • Familiarity with mine Emergency Response Plan
  • Ability to read underground mine maps
  • Experience with SuccessFactors, SAP, and Kronos is a plus
  • Must maintain confidentiality
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Standing on uneven surfaces for long periods
  • Sitting up to 4 hours to operate equipment
  • Walking up to 4 hours in varying clearance conditions
  • Required PPE use
  • Ability to bend/stoop for full work periods
  • Climbing stairs, equipment, and ladders
  • Frequent lifting of 25–50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs
  • Exposure to extreme conditions, noise levels, and confined spaces
  • Must work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Safety Sensitive Role Requirements

  • No uncontrolled conditions that interfere with operating machinery
  • No uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction
  • No severe uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • No unregulated mental/psychiatric disorder impacting safety
  • Must meet minimum vision and hearing requirements

Note

This description outlines essential job functions but may be revised at the Company’s discretion.

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted: August 5th, 2026