Fuel Handler

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

Requirements:

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, and bend for prolonged periods of time;

- Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, shovel, 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.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf