Apprentice Power Plant Operator Jobs in Michigan

Effective 01.2022
Job Title: Fuel Handler Reports to: Shift Supervisor Location: Cadillac, Michigan Summary: The Fuel Handler is responsible for operating fuel and ash handling equipment for receiving, stacking and transporting fuel and ash. Operates and maintains large mobile equipment necessary to supply fuel to the plant conveyor system. Inspects and performs preventative and minor maintenance on mobile equipment and conveyor systems when not fueling the plant. Job Description: With safety of yourself and all those around you as the highest priority, the Fuel Handler is expected to:
• Operates fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track
driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Receives, unloads, mixes, stages, and stacks/stores fuel in a manner consistent with
established fuel handling procedures.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment
routinely and thoroughly.
• Maintains accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep and pick up conveyor
spillage; unplugs choke points; reports or resolves any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Cleans mobile and fuel yard equipment as required.
• Performs inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with
established schedules or as needed.
• Reclaims fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation.
• Performs scale house functions, including, obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as
required.
• Performs other comparable non-operating duties during plant shutdowns.
• Oversee the work of other crafts on assigned shift as necessary.
• Respond to alarms in a timely manner; operate firefighting equipment as necessary and
within reason.
• Maintain professional competence in the field of power plant operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment though job planning, housekeeping and identification
and correction of hazards.
• Adhere to all applicable health & safety, environmental and administrative policies,
procedures and regulations.
• Assist in development of Plant Operating Procedures.
• Must follow proper event notification and communication protocols to management.
• Answers the telephone when necessary in a professional manner.
• Attend morning, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Attend training, implement and pursue personal development goals.
• Other duties as assigned
Effective 01.2022
Requirements: Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
• Valid Driver's License
• A minimum of 1-year experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance;
preferably with biomass or other solid fuels.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral team member.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Travel to other plant locations and to corporate may be required.
• Prefer knowledge of equipment isolation and LOTO procedures
• Prefer knowledge of the location, purpose and proper use of the plant safety
equipment Work Process Skills
• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in
a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests, with a focus on servant leadership;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• To be appropriately dressed and ready for work prior to the start of a working shift
through to the end of the shift;
• Comply with all Atlantic Power policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and
power tools;
• Ability to lift at least 80 lbs.;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;
• Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but
not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and
receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and
indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during call-outs or planned maintenance outages.