About this role
Brunner Island power plant in York Haven Pennsylvania has an opportunity available for position Coal Equipment Operator Level II.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
• Determines amount of coal to be placed in bunkers and informs proper associate. • Observes continuous travel of material; recognizes and removes foreign material and prevents blocking of conveyor. • Regulates the flow of coal into proper bunkers by operating such regulating equipment as: conveyors, regulator gates, stacker belts, tripper, crushers, screens, magnetic pulleys and other auxiliary equipment. • Examines and checks conveyor belt alignment, idlers and belt pulleys. • Keeps necessary records, such as: name of shipper, car number, weight and whether coal is stored or used immediately. • Makes necessary adjustments and maintains equipment in service. • Reports need for, and assists with, major repair work. • Cleans and lubricates conveyor and regulating equipment, such as: belt scrappers, conveyor motors, drive shaft bearings, conveyor belt rollers, vibrator shaker screens, speed switches, etc. • Records the weight of various types of fuel and other necessary data and assists in keeping required tests, such as scale tests. • Makes up trains in accordance with existing local practice. • Fuels, lubricates and keeps equipment clean. • Assists in cleaning, lubrication and running repairs to equipment. • Assists in spotting cars in thaw shed or on dumper when needed. • Directs train crew or yard crew as to kind and amount of fuel needed. • Operates car shake-out by means of electric controls when required. • Operates small dozer on grizzly to break up frozen chunks of coal and/or to clean grizzly off of buildup of coal. • Operates and monitors dust suppression system when dumping cars. • Keeps record of rail cars received and dumped. • Operates bulldozers, hydroseeders and similar equipment. • Perform janitor work in yard service building. • Performs automatic or manual coal sampling at the car dumper and tripper floor. • As directed, samples composites, prepares transmittals, labels and documents for car samples. • Performs Coal Equipment Operator I and other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to meet medical screening requirements to pass respirator fit and use. • Sufficient manual skill and dexterity to operate equipment and make minor adjustments to keep equipment operating properly. • Intelligence, adequate to observe conditions, learn methods and follow written and verbal instructions. • Where applicable, adequate experience in the operation of moving equipment and working knowledge of the equipment, including lubrication and maintenance procedures. • As required, be able to obtain a current Pennsylvania Class II operator's license. • Initiative and dependability. • Alertness in observation of hazards and prevention of accidents. • Thorough knowledge of safety rules applicable to work performed. • Cooperation with associates. • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions when needed. • Successful completion of Skilled Trades selection test. Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .