We are in search of a motivated Fuel Supply Op (Grayling Generating Station) to join our productive team at Consumers Energy in Grayling, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Fuel Supply Op (Grayling Generating Station) is an awesome opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, innovation and have the right aptitude for the job, then apply for the position of Fuel Supply Op (Grayling Generating Station) at Consumers Energy today!
Description We are looking for: The Grayling Generating Station plant is a 38 MW biomass-fueled renewable energy power plant that produces electricity. The fuel consists primarily of bark and sawdust from local lumber mills and the non-marketable biomass from lumbering operations.
The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases (is "carbon neutral"), conserves landfill space and supports the electric grid in northern Michigan. The electric output is sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement with Consumers Energy Company. This facility can produce enough electricity to power approximately 38,000 homes. Commercial operation began in 1992.
The Fuel Supply Operator is responsible for equipment operation and record keeping duties on a variety of moderately complex systems such as: wood fuel handling, ash handling, and heavy equipment within established procedures. Also responsible for various housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
Be able to use standard computer software programs such as spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and other common programsHave a thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established proceduresPrevious experience operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment, including a bulldozer (e.g., construction, farming equipment)Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from othersThorough knowledge of all fuel and ash handling systems and understanding of heavy equipment, plant procedures and measurement standardsEthics and standards of conduct This position reports to the Operations Supervisor at Grayling Generating Station in Grayling Michigan. This is a non-union position with NorthStar Clean Energy, the unregulated side of CMS Energy, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy. We encourage you to apply if you have: an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed High School Diploma OR GED is requiredValid Drivers Licensure required2+ years operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., construction, farming equipment, bulldozer)A thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established proceduresWork a rotating 12 hour shift on a 28 day cycleAbility to work overtime, any shift schedule, including weekends and holidaysBe fitted for and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratorsBasic Computer SkillsThe following skills may set you apart from others: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from othersCapable of performing several routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisionsPrevious experience at a Power Generation Biomass facilityAssociates Degree In this role, you will: Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient mannerLogs significant activities and events and maintains accurate operational logs on mobile equipmentPerform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment routinely and thoroughlyClean mobile, fuel yard and heavy equipment, as requiredMaintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazardsInspect fuel deliveries for compliance as outlined in the wood waste procurement and monitoring planAssist with plant operation and maintenance, as required; including forced and planned outagesPerform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as neededMaintain a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep, and pick up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points / obstructions from fuel train components; report or resolve any unsafe conditions immediatelyReceive, unload, mix, stage, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling proceduresReclaim fuel as necessary to support overall plant operationMust complete Position Qualification Requirements (PQR) as assignedPerform scale house functions, including obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required Contact
Consumers Energy
1 Energy PlzJacksonMichigan United Stateswww.consumersenergy.com
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