Fuel Tender D

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cogeneration and Steam Plant burn natural gas to produce electricity and steam for the Refinery and Mine. Equipment in the plant includes gas and steam turbines, generators, boilers, water softeners and demineralizers, pumps, water wells, and electrical equipment. The Fuel Tender Operator assists in operating the boilers, water softeners, and related equipment. The following list of essential job duties is not all-inclusive; Fuel Tender Operators are required to perform other duties as directed by the Department Supervisor.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
Must be qualified on the basis of general experience and fitness and ability.
Must possess intermediate English reading and writing skills
Must have a valid California Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and electrical aptitude, computer skills, and plant operating knowledge are desirable.
Forklift, scissor lift, bobcat, computer and other equipment as required by job

Responsibilities

Assists with operating the boilers and related equipment.
Draws water samples and performs chemical tests on the samples.
Adjusts chemical feed rates.
Mixes batches of chemicals.
Opens and closes valves.
Assists with lighting boilers.
Starts and stops pumps.
Monitors equipment.
Operates the plant water softeners and related equipment.
Directs unloading of salt trucks into the softener brine pits.
Operates Cogeneration Plant Demineralizer and related equipment.
Trouble-shoot equipment and operational issues and report findings or observations.
Perform Lock Out of equipment in the area for maintenance activities.