Heavy Equipment Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety for all plant operations, manpower, and equipment.
• Operate and maintain loaders (two units) and dozers (two units), reporting to the Shift In-charge / Operations.
• Maintain the health of heavy equipment through regular cleaning, inspections, and routine checks (filters, oil, water, air) as per OEM recommendations.
• Operate the Material Handling Plant (MHP) for shifting coal, rice husk, and bed material to the ground hopper in coordination with the Shift In-charge / Material Handling Operator.
• Monitor the coal yard, unload coal, rice husk, bed material, limestone, and manage stacking.
• Operate the Limestone Handling Plant, shifting limestone to the ground hopper in coordination with the Shift In-charge / MH Operator / Field Operator.
• Ensure discipline and adherence to all safety requirements within the plant.
• Prohibit unauthorized personnel from entering or working near rotating equipment.
• Conduct routine checks on loaders to ensure efficiency and health.
• Manage shift activities related to coal unloading and handling.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping activities.
• Maintain daily logs and record all work activities accurately.
• Share experience to contribute to plant development and workforce skills.
• Perform additional tasks as required during plant shutdowns or other non-operational periods, as directed by PPEI Management.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set by PPEI Management for optimal plant operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or as per site requirements.
• Leverage past experience to help achieve company goals and undertake tasks beyond the current role when necessary.
• Seek opportunities for learning and development through hands-on work and training in different fields as assigned.
• Assist other staff during their absences, holidays, or resignations, as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Maintain ISO-9001 documentation requirements within the plant.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• TESDA Certified NCII as Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Vocational training in mechanics is preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license with restriction codes C or D, preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in coal-based thermal power plant operations.