Material Handing Technician

Job Summary (Why does job exist?)

The Utilities Materials Handler reports directly to Utilities Manager, or the Shift Supervisor in his absence.  Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and handling of all Coal Handling, Limestone Handling & Processing, Ash Conveying, & Re-injection Equipment associated with the Longview Power plant. Included will be Starting / Stopping / Isolation / Monitoring and Preventative Maintenance of each product and/or system at Longview Power. Some of the basic equipment will include but is not limited to Coal and Ash Conveying and Limestone Production, including all related equipment. This person will be required to work a rotating shift to support the 24/7 operation of the facility. The position will be supporting Longview Power Plant Start-up / Commissioning, and Operational readiness of the 700 MW Super Critical Coal Fired Generating Station, including but not limited to Coal, Limestone,  Ash, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and other bulk materials as required.

ESSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safe and adequate operation of all Coal, Limestone, LNG, and Ash Handling equipment.

• Walk down of all related equipment to ensure proper operations and ensure operational readiness as required.

• Report abnormalities of all equipment to the Utilities Manager and assist in generating work requests for equipment repairs.

• Isolate and de-energize related equipment per the LOTO and Specific Plant policies.

• Perform troubleshooting, documentation, and assist in problem resolution.

• Follow all Company Safety & Environmental Policies at all times.

• Ensure compliance at all times of the LOTO System, (Lock out ? Tag out).

• Assist as required in ash conveying of all associated ash hoppers to silos.

• Assist in Limestone Preparation as required for the FGD and other processes.

• Assist as required in the delivery and reclaiming of fuel to the plant for bunker filling

• Reviews related operating procedures and always look for improvements.

• Represents Longview Power?s best interest at all times.

• Complete record keeping as directed by the Utilities Manager.

• Attend specific training as required and scheduled.

• Clean Plant Equipment as required and assigned.

• Maintain constant communications with other shift personnel to any potential problems that may occur in the plant ash removal, limestone delivery and/or other items that may in any way affect the safe and efficient operations of the facility.

• Perform PM, PDM, and CM activities and other duties as assigned by the CMMS program.

• Perform general carpentry, welding, mechanical repair, concrete work, painting, and material preservation.

• Inspects, operates and maintains all rolling stock equipment as assigned to include .

• Operates coal delivery, limestone feed, and ash loading human machine interface units.

• Operates and maintains truck weight scales and automated ticketing systems

• Assist with operation of the LNG system equipment as directed by operations staff