March 29, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Coal Yard Operator - Harrison Power Station

Organization:
FirstEnergy Corp.
Region:
United States, West Virginia, Haywood
End of contest:
April 13, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operator
Description
Requisition ID:  34044

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Fleet Operations, MonPower, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FOS]

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied.  Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

JOB SUMMARY:

Primarily operates tractors, bulldozers, rollers, and other equipment in coal handling and yard work. Performs adjustments, troubleshooting, minor repair and preventative maintenance work on yard equipment and structures. Additionally, may be assigned to work with and direct employees in the operation of lime handling equipment.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Operates yard equipment such as tractors, including those equipped with a backhoe or front-end loader, bulldozers and locomotive; stocks, spreads, compacts and reclaim coal; grades and moves earth and other materials; moves railcars and spots them at designated places.
  • Starts and stops and operates coal handling equipment and associated apparatus, including crushers, belt conveyors, stacker boom, trippers, belts and samplers, removing foreign material from belts or other parts of conveyor system. Inspects and checks and performs preventative maintenance on such equipment such as coal feeders; inspects, removes, installs and adjusts feeder belts.
  • Operates control equipment in the crusher/breaker house to place/remove from service coal conveying equipment and associated auxiliaries; controlling blending of fuel.
  • Operates coal-handling equipment from rooms and panels to maintain proper distribution and supply of coal.
  • Performs switching of railcars to and from railroad sidings and on yard tracks; when applicable, operates railcar unloader and equipment and directs and assists unloading of coal trucks.
  • Inspects, lubricates, cleans and services yard and plant equipment and reports abnormal conditions to supervisor; checks operation of coal handling equipment, makes adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
  • Maintains and changes filters on all coal handling heaters, ventilating, air moving and air conditioning equipment.
  • Operates, checks and maintains coal and lime sampling systems, which includes changing grids, hammers, belts and vibrators associated with the sampling systems.
  • Processes samples as outlined in the Company's Business Practice; logs information on sample forms, tags and places samples in designated containers for shipment.
  • Keeps accurate log and communicates using phonetic alphabet and three-part communication.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintains workplace, tools and equipment in a neat and orderly condition
  • Reports abnormal conditions encountered or observed.
  • Receives instruction and training on Company safety programs and procedures, including, but not limited to lock-out, tag-out (LOTO), confined space entry, operation of fire-fighting equipment and applies this knowledge as required.
  • Directs and trains employees as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to duties in lime handling.
     
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have at least a two-year technical degree in a related field from an accredited school or the equivalent in education, training and experience.
  • Equivalencies may include:
    • A combination of related coursework in an approved program and certification in heavy equipment/machinery operation
    • A FirstEnergy approved journeymen program from another company
    • Three years' experience in power plant coal handling or related material/aggregate handling industries that includes heavy equipment operation
    • Military experience in any branch of the United States Armed Services applicable to material handling and heavy equipment operation
  • Must have passed the Edison Electric Institute's POSS/MASS test
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Willingness and ability to learn the operation and minor repair practices and procedures for coal, bulk material handling and other Yard equipment.
  • Willingness and ability to learn the operation, care and functions of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, high-lifts, front loaders, backhoes, conveyors and other Yard equipment.
  • Willingness to acquire additional knowledge and skills required for proficient performance of the duties of this position
  • Must be able to train and direct others, receive and issue orders in a timely manner that maintains harmony, teamwork and safety and obtain satisfactory performance from employees assigned to work with the operator.
  • Ability to perform heavy physical work, including, but not limited to occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work in high places, confined spaces and a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions with frequent walking and climbing
  • Ability and willingness to work assigned rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends

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Contact

FirstEnergy Corp.

76 S Main St

Akron

Ohio United States

www.firstenergycorp.com


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