Power Plant Fuels Technician

Bitfarms • Kennerdell, PA

4h

About The Position

The Fuels Technician is responsible for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, evaluating, performing routine maintenance, and operating a variety of mobile equipment, material handling systems and ash conditioning equipment in a safe, reliable efficient manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively both orally and in writing English and perform basic mathematical computations, (high school diploma or equivalent preferred).
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification (training provided by Company).
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, (i.e., front-end loader, dozer, excavator, tractor, water and utility truck). Ability to fuel and complete basic maintenance functions.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric/pneumatic tools, rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, slings and implements such as lances, shovels, pry bars, etc.
• Ability to work overtime, both scheduled and unscheduled, on days of relief and beyond regular work schedule. Ability to work rotating shift work, including holidays, nights and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that equipment and site conditions meet MSHA safety and health standards and follows all Company safety and health rules and regulations.
• Operate and maintain all mobile equipment, including but not limited to bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator, tractor, water trucks and utility truck. Assists in site maintenance, (i.e., maintains entry road by fixing potholes, grading and crowning, clearing culverts, cleaning fuel yard buildings, routine maintenance on fuel yard processing equipment, etc.).
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Supply the plant with the quality of fuel that is required.
• Perform all building and grounds maintenance and maintain housekeeping standards in all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Complies with all state, federal and local environmental laws and ensures that the site meets environmental requirements by assisting in controlling dust, erosion and sedimentation and water treatment.
• Complete Fuel Training within one (1) year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees