BNI Coal currently employs people with many different skills to complete the work of mining coal. The following are some of the skill areas needed:

• Environmental
• Permitting
• Geology
• Civil Engineers and Professional engineers
• Safety
• Training
• Maintenance Planning
• Supervisors
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Financial Analysts
• Buyers
• Warehouse and Parts
• Human Resources
• Utility Workers
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Diesel Mechanics, Electricians
• Welders