Fuel Yard Operator - Federal Operations and Maintenance

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Fuel Yard/Boiler Operator to join our Biomass Co-Generation plant located at the Savannah River Site outside of Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations including daily logs of fuel yard, boilers, and turbine generator.
• Perform housekeeping duties, basic care routes and basic preventative maintenance of power plant equipment.
• Drive heavy equipment including bob cat, forklift, front end loader, and Lull.
• Operate controls of a Stacker – Reclaimer.
• Operate power plant equipment in the field and in control room via DCS.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, regulatory and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
• Ensure environmental compliance in areas assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with operations and troubleshooting of industrial equipment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an entry badge to the Savannah River Site
• Valid Driver's License issued by state of residence and in good standing
• May be required for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs & transport equipment & tools in excess of 300 lbs
• Ability to routinely climb ladders, walk up and down sloped ramps and work on elevated platforms
• Ability to work rotating shift on days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Power plant experience preferred
• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements
• Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel

Benefits

We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Schedule

• Rotating shift on days, nights, weekends, and holidays