Fuel Handler: Heavy Equipment & Plant Operations

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.
• Oversee the work of other crafts on assigned shift as necessary.
• 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.
• Answers the telephone when necessary in a professional manner.
• Attend morning, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Attend training, implement and pursue personal development goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 1-year experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance; preferably with biomass or other solid fuels.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral team member.
• Must have good communication skills.
• 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 routine 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 work rotating 12-hour shifts;
• Ability to lift at least 80 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,…