Scale House Attendant

DTE Energy•Stockton, CA

1d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible during assigned shift for receiving, monitoring, testing and recordkeeping for all fuel supplied to the plant. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly scale house and the grounds associated with fuel receiving. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
Possess any required company, state and or federal licenses and certifications
Basic knowledge of safety and environmental policies and procedures. Must have the ability to become competent in the areas of high-energy systems, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, and first aid through training.
Be qualified to operate mobile heavy equipment
Must possess the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently
Ability to work occasional overtime, including holidays and weekends
Functional knowledge of subordinate and/or peer duties and responsibilities
Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
Frequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment
Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Technical training and demonstrated ability to perform successfully in similar work environments

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors various fuel weighing, receiving, quality control equipment, and systems in accordance with established procedures and policies in a safe and efficient manner
Receives, reviews, samples, analyzes, logs, and distributes regular fuel deliveries. Verifies and monitors the supply of operationally appropriate fuel for the generating/operating unit
Maintains a clean and orderly scale house grounds and equipment within the assigned areas of responsibility
Prepares and maintains various files, logs and records as required
Provides assistance to plant administration and personnel as necessary
Works with the administrative and fuel procurement staff to process receipts and outgoing shipments through the weigh ticket process, utilizing the authorized deliveries fuel matrix and other provided documentation and information
Enters weigh tickets into the fuel data base in the event of a failure of the automated input from the scales
Monitors and oversees the fuel and ash sampling process
Prepares process and records the fuel sampled for moisture content
Collects QC fuel samples for fuel analysis for the QC personnel
Participates in required safety/regulatory training and adheres to all established safety/regulatory training and adheres to all established safety/regulatory requirements and practices
Participates in various company provided proficiency training programs
Trains other employees to keep the scale house operating during absence
Perform all other duties as assigned