CMS Enterprises owns and operates independent power generating plants, natural gas assets and an energy marketing group for the non-utility segment of CMS Energy's business. We are proud of our strong history of reliably serving our utility, municipal, commercial and industrial customers. Equally important to us is our role as a responsible corporate citizen through environmental stewardship and providing direct and indirect employment opportunities and other economic benefits to the communities we serve. Our strategy is focused on continued exceptional financial results through strong operations and safety performance, optimization of our assets, and disciplined growth in the domestic energy sector.
Overview
This position is available at our Genesee Power Station in Flint, Michigan. It is a renewable 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 can produce enough electricity to power approximately 40,000 homes. Commercial operation began in 1995.
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Position Summary
The Biomass (Wood) Fuel Supply Operator controls 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.
Purpose
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.
Your duties will include:
Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
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 train equipment routinely and thoroughly.
Maintain accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly cleans, sweeps and picks up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points; reports or resolves 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 a number of routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions.
•Perform all other related duties as required.
Requirements/Qualifications
•High school diploma or GED.
•A thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established procedures.
•Previous experience OPERATING and/or MAINTAINING heavy equipment (e.g., construction, farming equipment).
•Basic computer skills.
•Ability to work overtime, as well as any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.
•Work a rotating 12 hour shift over a 28-day cycle.
•Be fitted for and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators.
The following skills may set you apart from others:
•Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others.
•Previous experience at a Power Generation Biomass facility.
•Previous experience OPERATING and/or MAINTAINING a bulldozer.
•Associates Degree.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
•Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on one knee or both knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Sitting: Sitting upright in the work area to perform duties.
Crawling: Positioning the body so that weight is evenly distributed on both hands and knees on a flat surface.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.... For full info follow application link.
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.
