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Summary
Genesee Power Station in Flint, Michigan, is a renewable energy facility which burns a variety of biomass materials that would otherwise be landfilled, including tree trimmings, land-clearing residue, construction debris, pallets, spools and other clean industrial wood wastes provided by Mid-Michigan Recycling. The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases (is "carbon neutral"), conserves landfill space, and supports the electric grid in central Michigan. The electric output is sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement with Consumers Energy Company. This facility produces enough electricity to power approximately 40,000 homes. Commercial operation began in 1995.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Biomass (Wood)Fuel Supply Operatorcontrols fuel and ash handling equipment for receiving, stacking and transporting fuel and ash. In this role, you will operate large mobile equipment necessary to supply fuel to the plant conveyor system. You will also inspect and perform preventative and minor maintenance on mobile equipment and conveyor systems when not fueling the plant.
This role is designed to support the safe, efficient operation of the plant by operating heavy equipment to keep the plant supplied with fuel, while complying with all station procedures and environmental regulations.
Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
Use a dozer to receive, unload, mix, stage, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel trainequipment routinely and thoroughly.
Maintain accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep and pick up conveyor spillage; unplug choke points; report or resolve any unsafe conditions immediately.
Clean mobile and fuel yard equipment as required.
Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as needed.
Reclaim fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation.
Perform scale house functions, including obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required.
Assist with plant operation and maintenance, as required.
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards, and adherence to plant safety rules and procedures.
Inspect fuel deliveries for compliance as outlined in the wood waste procurement and monitoring plan.
Capable of performing routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions.
Perform all other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma OR GED
1+ year of heavy equipment experience (e.g., construction, farming equipment)
Ability to work overtime, as well as any shift schedule, including nights and weekends
Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift over a 28-day cycle
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a Power Generation Biomass facility
Experience operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
