Power Plant Fuels Technician

Bitfarms; Scrubgrass Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitfarms is looking for a Fuels Technician in Scrubgrass Township, PA, responsible for operating mobile equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have heavy equipment operational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This position may require extended working hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and wear protective equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification; training provided by Company.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA safety and health standards.
• Supply the plant with the required quality of fuel.

Skills

Read and communicate effectively in English

Operate heavy equipment

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

Work overtime and rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment like bulldozer and excavator

Basic hand tools

Job description

General Summary

The Fuels Technician is responsible for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, evaluating, performing routine maintenance, and operating a variety of mobile equipment, material handling systems, and ash conditioning equipment in a safe, reliable, efficient manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Primary Functions

• Ensures that equipment and site conditions meet MSHA safety and health standards and follows all Company safety and health rules and regulations.
• Operate and maintain all mobile equipment, including but not limited to bulldozer, front‑end loader, excavator, tractor, water trucks and utility truck.
• Assist in site maintenance (i.e., maintain entry road by fixing potholes, grading and crowning, clearing culverts, cleaning fuel yard buildings, routine maintenance on fuel yard processing equipment, etc.).
• Load and unload trucks.
• Supply the plant with the quality of fuel that is required.
• Perform all building and grounds maintenance and maintain housekeeping standards in all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Comply with all state, federal and local environmental laws and ensure that the site meets environmental requirements by assisting in controlling dust, erosion and sedimentation and water treatment.
• Complete Fuel Training within one (1) year.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Fuels Technician operates from established and well‑known procedures under minimum supervision, performing duties independently with only general direction given. Decisions are made within prescribed procedures and guidelines. The Fuels Technician encounters recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm.

The Fuels Technician must perform work in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, and in full compliance with all MSHA and environmental permits, at all times. They must effectively communicate information to supervisors and fellow employees regarding the condition of the site and performance, and provide suggestions for site improvements. The Fuels Technician must perform duties in a way that results in an optimum cost‑benefit ratio.

All employees have the responsibility to both the plant and their co‑workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the plant needs are being met.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Fuels Technician reports to the Yard Supervisor and responds to direction from the shift supervisor in the absence of the Fuels Supervisor. The Fuels Technician works in cooperation with the site crews on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work on your feet for eight‑hour periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lift up to 50 lbs. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hardhats, safety glasses, dust masks, ear protection).
• Work with hazardous material may be required.
• The position requires extended working hours with the possibility of weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. On‑Call status will periodically be required.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post‑offer physical examination, drug screening and post‑employment random drug screening.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and perform basic mathematical computations (high school diploma or equivalent preferred).
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification (training provided by Company).
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (front‑end loader, dozer, excavator, tractor, water and utility truck). Ability to fuel and complete basic maintenance functions.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric/pneumatic tools, rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, slings and implements such as lances, shovels, pry bars, etc.
• Ability to work overtime, both scheduled and unscheduled, on days of relief and beyond the regular work schedule.
• Ability to work rotating shift work, including holidays, nights and weekends, as needed.