Fuel Yard Technician

NRG Energy, Inc.•Osceola, AR

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Plum Point Energy Station is a 670 net MW coal-fired power plant located approximately 50 miles north of Memphis near Osceola, Arkansas. The Fuel Yard Technician is responsible for safely operating and maintaining plant support equipment and for monitoring coal handling equipment and making adjustments and repairs as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Two years' experience with operating industrial or excavating equipment (i.e., forklifts, overhead cranes, front end loader and bull dozer).
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Must be safety and environmentally conscientious.
Must possess good oral and written communications skills.
Team skills are a must.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all plant mobile equipment, including but not limited to bull dozer, scraper front-end loader, locomotive, tractor, forklift, mobile crane and Fuel Yard Technician truck.
Operate and maintain the coal handling, lime unloading and ash disposal processes and ensure permit compliance.
Operate and monitor plant wastewater system, chemical injection and discharge systems to ensure permit compliance with town and state permits.
Unload coal trains using the locomotive and coal unloading equipment.
Operate the bulldozer and scraper on various grades to effectively manage an active coal pile.
Coordinate on site rail operations and unloading with plant management and the railroad.
Perform all building and grounds maintenance and maintain housekeeping standards in all assigned areas of responsibility.
Complete Fuels training within one year.
Works in cooperation with the operations department on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant.
Assist other plant personnel as required to support plant operations.