Biomass Power Plant Fuel Handler

Atlantic Power & Utilities; Fairfax (SC); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Atlantic Power & Utilities is seeking a Fuel Handler to operate fuel and ash handling equipment, unload and store fuel, perform routine maintenance, and maintain logs in a safety-first power plant environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2-4 years of heavy equipment experience, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to other plant locations may be required; rotating shifts apply. You will follow plant procedures and safety protocols to support reliable operations.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-4 years’ experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Travel to other plant locations and to corporate may be required.
• Preference for knowledge of equipment isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Preference for knowledge of plant safety equipment location and use.

Responsabilidades

• Operates fuel and/or ash handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Unloads, mixes, stages, and stores fuel per procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment.
• Maintains accurate logs for mobile equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions.
• Responds to alarms and operates firefighting equipment as needed.
• Participates in plant safety and operations meetings and procedures.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

With safety of yourself and all those around you as the highest priority, the Fuel Handler is expected to:

• Operates fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner;
• Receives, unloads, mixes, stages, and stacks/stores fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures;
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment routinely and thoroughly;
• Maintains accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required;
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep and pick up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points; reports or resolves any unsafe conditions immediately;
• Cleans mobile and fuel yard equipment as required;
• Performs inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules or as needed;
• Reclaims fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation;
• Performs scale house functions, including, obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required;
• Performs other comparable non-operating duties during plant shutdowns;
• Work rotating shift schedule with assigned crew and call ins as needed;
• Respond to alarms in a timely manner; operate firefighting equipment as necessary and within reason;
• Maintain professional competence in the field of power plant operations;
• Maintain a safe work environment though job planning, housekeeping and identification and correction of hazards;
• Adhere to all applicable health & safety, environmental and administrative policies, procedures and regulations;
• Assist in development of Plant Operating Procedures;
• Must follow proper event notification and communication protocols to management;
• Attend morning, monthly and quarterly meetings;
• Attend training, implement and pursue personal development goals;
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Valid Driver’s License
• Two -Four (2-4) years’ experience operating heavy equipment is preferred;
• Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral team member.
• Travel to other plant locations and to corporate may be required.
• Prefer knowledge of equipment isolation and LOTO procedures
• Prefer knowledge of the location, purpose and proper use of the plant safety equipment

Work Process Skills

• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• To be appropriately dressed and ready for work prior to the start of a working shift through to the end of the shift;
• Comply with all Atlantic Power policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during call-outs or planned maintenance outages.

Travel Required

No .

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