O & M Technician II Fuel Yard

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. As Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing.

Location: Woodland, CA

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide fuel to the boiler, as well as being responsible for all of the equipment, fuel, and machinery. Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor but will also take daily direction from the on-shift O&M Technician IV.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy mobile equipment (e.g., Cat 980 front-end loaders) to blend wood fuel for the boiler and stacking out for storage
• Operates fuel conveyors and receiving hoppers
• Operates scale house and unloads trucks
• Operates the fuel reclaimer during pile swaps and monitors it during normal operation
• Services fuel yard equipment daily before shift change and completes shift logs
• Inspects conveyor systems daily
• Works on PM’s in yard
• Assists O&M Tech III and IV as necessary
• Performs daily quality control and takes pile temperatures
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Communicates well with other company personnel
• Responds to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Background in operating loaders, maintenance, and past experience doing shift work
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently
• Knowledge of plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to call-ins when contacted

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks, welding, and maintenance

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs, and on uneven ground
• Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight
• Occasionally push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl
• Talk and hear; use hands and fingers; handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
• Frequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery and burns
• Exposed to protected and unprotected heights, requiring the use of a personal fall protection system (harness/lifeline)
• Occasionally exposed to vibration and fumes or airborne particles, requiring the use of personal protective equipment including respirators, flame-retardant clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), etc.
• Enter and work in confined space areas

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.04 - $38.25 per hour.