Fuel Yard O&M Tech

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. And 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.  But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. 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.  Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.  The pay range for this position is $28.46  -  $36.07.

 

Job Summary

Location: Bakersfield, CA

This position’s primary responsibility 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates heavy mobile equipment i.e., 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 monitor it during normal operation
• Services fuel yard equipment daily before shift change and completes shift logs
• Inspects conveyer systems daily 
• Works on PM’s in yard
• Assists O&M Tech III and IV as necessary
• Daily Quality Control
• Take pile temperatures
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Communicate well with other company personnel 
• Responds to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

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

Other Requirements:  

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Background in operating loaders; maintenance; past experience doing shift work
• Must possess the 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

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long d