Fuel Systems Operator

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Fuel Systems Operator operates the plant fuel handling equipment in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Functions include receiving, moving, and handling coal from the rail car to the pulverizer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Coordinates with and assists the Unit Operator in transfer of coal from the storage area to the bunkers to meet the plant fuel demand. Unloads unit trains and directs coal to designated areas via the coal conveying system. Operates on-site mobile equipment to build, maintain, reclaim, and blend coal stores according to system requirements, including proper contouring, compacting and performance of compaction tests. Performs operational inspections on all coal handling and conveying equipment. Keeps Unit Operator and Shift Supervisor informed of equipment condition and systems status. Performs minor maintenance and assigned preventive maintenance, enters, and monitors maintenance requests and performs follow up equipment checks. Isolates and tags out equipment as outlined in the plant safe clearance procedure. Assists in training operators in their area of responsibility. Cleans up spills and maintains systems and areas of responsibility in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Completes required report forms and makes daily log entries. Completes required training within established time frames. Assists in periodic functional tests.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills: Displays technical knowledge equal to job requirements; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Quantity: Meets productivity goals; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements; Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner.

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.

Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required.

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to the operation of a coal fuel system, or a similar bulk material system is required. Experience should include the operation of heavy mobile equipment such as trucks, dozers and loaders, and stationary equipment such as conveyors, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Directly related education, including completion of on-site fuel system training or related formal technical training, may be substituted for experience at the rate of one (1) year of education for two (2) years of experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees.

Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet and Microsoft Office software as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This job requires a current driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Requires working a rotating shift, scheduled and unscheduled overtime work, and call out work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb ladders and stairs; work on elevated platforms or scaffolding; walk, sit, kneel, crawl, stoop, bend and/or twist for extended periods of time; pull, push and reach above the shoulders; wear personal safety equipment, including breathing apparatus; and perform manual and detailed hand work using both hand, sometimes performing repetitive manual tasks. Requires ability to lift, push, pull or and/or carry weigh equal to 50 pounds or more. Requires quick, calm action in response to emergency situations. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working in varying weather conditions outside and temperature extremes inside with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness; working in confined spaces for extended periods of time; walking or standing on inclined, uneven, or slippery surfaces, working with or near hazardous chemicals, materials, fumes, dust or smoke; and working in areas of constant high noise and vibration levels. Requires working with and near high voltage; working at night inside or outside in all weather conditions; and working inside in a controlled environment. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".