National Energy is looking for a strong, motivated Fuel Yard Operator to join our team in McBain, MI. The Fuel Yard Operator will report directly to the Fuel Yard Manager.

The Fuel Yard Operator is responsible for the safe operation of all fuel yard equipment required to receive and unload railcars, sort, grind, stack, transport fuel, and maintain storage for power plant operations. Fuel Yard Operator will also inspect and perform preventative and minor maintenance on mobile equipment and conveyor systems when not unloading railcars or fueling the plant.

Duties:

Safety is a core value of National Energy. In this position, the Fuel Yard Operator will have strict targets to meet but will ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and in continued compliance with established procedures and OSHA regulations.

• Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, skid steers, trucks, grapples, booms, grinders and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Receive, unload, mix, stage, grind, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel equipment routinely and thoroughly.
• Maintain accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly cleans, sweeps and picks up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points; reports or resolves any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Must perform consistent and accurate work.
• Clean mobile and fuel yard equipment as required.
• Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as needed.
• Reclaim fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation.
• Perform scale house functions, including obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required.
• Assist with plant operation and maintenance, as required.
• Capable of performing several routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions.
• Participate in required safety/regulatory training.
• Participate in various company provided proficiency training programs in addition to on-going job training.
• Interface with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Spends nearly 100% of time in an outside environment subject to extreme heat or extreme cold during shift. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes and vapors from fuels and other substances, heavy machinery operations, rotating equipment, electrical energy, high pressure steam, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and moving heavy equipment.
• Employees must be physically able to perform the following:

o Lift/move 50lbs routinely

o Lift/move 60-70lbs occasionally

o Climb ladders

o Must not fear heights

o Stoop

o Kneel

o Ability to pass medical evaluation annually for possible respirator use

o Partake in company monthly random drug and alcohol testing

o Eyesight at 20/20 with or without corrective lenses

Mental/Emotional Demands of the job:

• Performing repetitive or short cycle work.
• Working alone or apart, in physical isolation from others as well as the ability to work with others.
• Working under specific instructions.
• Ability to make decisions and judgements that require critical thinking skills
• Dealing with changing priorities.
• Working under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dealing with unplanned schedule changes, call-ins and prolonged working hours.
• This role is part of a very limited sized staff which requires dropping the job at hand to assist elsewhere in the plant on short notice, which adds extra stress to an already stressful daily routine.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Physical ability to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment. Must possess a valid state of Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be able to demonstrate safe operation of all heavy equipment in the fuel yard after completing company training.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and the ability to show up to work on scheduled dates on time.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in biomass fuel yard operations.
• Experience with rail car unloading.
• Experience with grinding operations.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass all post-offer company tests to include but not be limited to: drug testing and background checks.

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

This is a nonexempt position.