Yard Technician, Heavy Equipment

Opportunity Summary

The Yard Technician at Plainfield Renewable Energy plays a vital role in supporting daily plant operations by operating heavy equipment, monitoring systems, performing light maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. This position collaborates closely with the Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor to inspect plant systems, respond to operational needs, and provide training on routine procedures. It offers valuable hands-on experience across equipment operation, maintenance, and safety functions, while fostering skill development essential for career advancement within the facility.

Scope of Responsibility

• Demonstrate a high-performance, safety-conscious, disciplined, accountable, and achievement-oriented work ethic.
• Safely and responsibly use all plant equipment, following the guidance and prescribed limits of the Shift Supervisor.
• Utilize a front-end loader to supply fuel to the boiler, ensuring a consistent and safe fuel feed for plant operation.
• Operate a skid steer to perform cleaning and material handling duties around the plant, maintaining safe and organized work areas.
• Conduct daily plant equipment checks and perform light maintenance. Support operational requirements of the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Monitor plant systems and equipment through regular visual inspections, quickly detecting and communicating any abnormalities.
• Maintain consistent oil levels to uphold equipment reliability.
• Isolate equipment for maintenance; tag components, inspect and report status, and activate remote control mechanisms as required.
• Assist Heavy Equipment Operators with machine operation, inspection, cleaning, and fuel transfer to the reclaimer.
• Assist the Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor through onsite system operation and inspection; support plant performance while developing skills for advancement.
• Support Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation and Controls (I&C), and other Operations personnel as needed.
• Train drivers on proper procedures for offloading trucks onto tippers and provide training and technical instruction to other shift members as needed.
• Use Three-Way radio communication to ensure clear and effective information exchange.
• Handle incoming plant communications and monitor the front gate.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring assigned tools, equipment, and workspaces are properly maintained and secured.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by Control Room Operators and Plant Management, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to plant operations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing multiple levels of stairs.
• Climbing ladders over 50 feet in height.
• Entering and exiting equipment cabs.
• Traversing uneven or elevated surfaces.
• Working inside confined spaces.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Performing tasks from elevated platforms or walkways.
• Outdoor tasks in all weather conditions, including in high-heat environments adjacent to biomass processing systems.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), respirators, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty Program participation, including post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
• Strict smoking restrictions are enforced in and around the facility to ensure plant safety and environmental compliance.

Work Schedule

The Yard Technician follows the DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, providing 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts to ensure consistent and reliable plant operation. This position will occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or "On call" status may also be required.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $27.00 to $34.48 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.