Fuel Supply Operator - NorthStar Clean Energy

Fuel Supply Operator - North Star Clean Energy

Location:

GRAYLING, MI, US

North Star Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about North Star Clean Energy, please visit

This position is with North Star Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.

The Fuel Supply Operator is responsible for equipment operation and record keeping duties on a variety of moderately complex systems such as: wood fuel handling, ash handling, and heavy equipment within established procedures. Also responsible for various housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

• Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Log significant activities and events and maintain accurate operational logs on mobile equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment routinely and thoroughly. Clean mobile, fuel yard and heavy equipment, as required
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards
• Inspect fuel deliveries for compliance as outlined in the wood waste procurement and monitoring plan
• Assist with plant operation and maintenance, as required; including forced and planned outages. Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep, and pick up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points / obstructions from fuel train components; report or resolve any unsafe conditions immediately
• Receive, unload, mix, stage, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures. Reclaim fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation
• Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as needed
• Perform scale house functions, including obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

• Be able to use standard computer software programs such as spreadsheets, word processors, databases and other common programs
• Have a thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established procedures
• Previous experience operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment, including a bulldozer (e.g., construction, farming equipment)
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others
• Thorough knowledge of all fuel and ash handling systems and understanding of heavy equipment, plant procedures and measurement standards
• Ethics and standards of conduct
• Capable of performing a number of routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions
• Ability to work overtime, any shift schedule, including weekends and holidays

• Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., construction, farming equipment, bulldozer)
  • High School Diploma with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in an industrial atmosphere or equivalent is a plus
• Valid driver's license required

• The working conditions for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following requirements and environmental exposures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The working conditions for this position may include climbing stairs; frequent walking; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. The role may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting, moving, or carrying items up to 35 pounds. Employees must maintain close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and must remain alert throughout the workday.
  
  Effective communication is essential, along with regular use of computers and related technology. The position may involve exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, gases, and other airborne particles. Work environments may include high noise areas, confined spaces, and elevated locations, as well as extreme internal or external temperatures, including prolonged exposure to the sun. The role may also involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical and high/low pressure steam hazards, as well as high electrical voltage.
  
  Employees may be required to operate heavy or hazardous equipment and handle potentially hazardous chemicals while following established safety procedures.
• To support a safe and productive workplace,…