Conveyor Operator

Career finder•Mosinee, WI

3d•$35 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Conveyor Operator at our Weston Power Plant located in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE. Work Hours: This position works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule. Job Summary As a Conveyor Operator, you will work in a team atmosphere to ensure continual generation of electricity by transporting coal and operating and maintaining conveyor system, dust elimination system, and fly ash handling facilities. Job Responsibilities

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED/HSED
1 year of electrical/mechanical maintenance experienceOR
1 year construction trade-related experienceOR
1 year operations experience in a power generation/heavy industrial environmentOR
1 year related military experience
Maintenance Selection System (MASS): Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of coal and flyash handling facilities
Operate coal handling and dust collection equipment
operate conveyor system
adjust controls to regulate rate of coal movement
collect samples for laboratory tests
monitor and inspect conveying equipment
submit requests for repair or investigation
Assist in maintaining coal and yard equipment, facilities, roadways, track system, ash disposal areas, drainage system, and yard area
monitor and inspect equipment, facilities and yard
lubricate, clean and adjust equipment
perform minor equipment maintenance
perform vacuuming
assist with duties and tasks, under the direction of a qualified union person, in other departments when required
Assist in railcar unloading
monitor and inspect train unloading equipment
assist Coal and Yard operator with train unloading, as needed
operate locomotive and assist with railcar switching
Operate fly ash handling facilities
grease and lubricate valves and equipment as required
operate fly ash unloading equipment
load and unload trucks
Prevent jamming and damage to conveyor system
clean and dislodge materials from under conveyors
oil and grease conveyor and related equipment
Maintain logs and required paperwork
record data such as environmental forms and logs, material moved, weight, and operating condition of equipment
Follow safe work practices and maintain environmental awareness
Identify hazards and take corrective action as required.
Participate in the Energy Control Program, where trained and qualified
Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present
obtain necessary training
participate in on-the-job training and perform on the job training for others
learn duties of coal and yard positions
Respond to emergency situations