Fuel Yard Technician

The Nacogdoches Generating Facility, located in Cushing, Texas, just 20 miles northwest of Nacogdoches, stands as a prime example of sustainable energy innovation. This state-of-the-art power plant utilizes cutting-edge biomass-fired bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler and steam turbine generator (STG) technology to deliver a robust net capacity of 105 MW. Efficiently meeting the region's energy demands, it powers homes and businesses while reinforcing the commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.

The Fuel Yard Technician at the Nacogdoches Generating Facility plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and compliant handling of biomass fuel at the plant. This position involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fuel handling equipment, as well as supporting environmental compliance and plant maintenance activities. It offers a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to the reliability of renewable energy generation through both routine operations and critical outage support.

• Operate and maintain all equipment associated with biomass fuel handling, including conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, and chippers.
• Monitor environmental compliance related to fuel handling operations, including visible emissions, fugitive dust, and stormwater controls.
• Conduct real‑time assessments of fuel handling systems, promptly identifying and correcting equipment issues.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components to ensure reliable fuel yard operations.
• Receive incoming biomass fuel deliveries and conduct required sampling and testing to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance tasks on fuel yard equipment, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support plant outages and maintenance activities, including assisting with instrumentation and controls (I&C) work as needed.
• Fulfill other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

The Fuel Yard Technician reports to the Operations Supervisor and takes general direction from plant management. Additionally, this position will coordinate with all other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

Physical demands include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, entering, and exiting equipment cabs, and traversing uneven or elevated surfaces. The role requires routinely lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks from elevated platforms, walkways, or in confined spaces.

Work may be performed in conditions involving dust, wood particles, fumes, high noise levels, and extreme temperatures near operating equipment. Outdoor tasks in all weather conditions are required, including in high‑heat environments adjacent to biomass processing systems.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high‑visibility clothing, steel‑toe boots, flame‑resistant clothing (FRC), respirators, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions…