Power Plant Technician-Fuel

Job Posting Details:
Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill job openings for Plant TechnicianFuel. This position will be located at the Brandon Shores Power Plant in Baltimore MD (Pasadena area). The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coalfired generating station. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

The expected salary range for this position is $75000.00 to $100000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other jobrelated factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energys ShortTerm Incentive program.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability insurance. In addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Primary Purpose & Summary:
The Plant TechnicianFuel operates and maintains various types of fuel handling equipment associated with the unloading and reclaiming of fuel and the disposal of coal combustion products. Equipment maintained and operated may include barge unloaders stacker/reclaimer bulldozers conveyor belts and associated auxiliary equipment. Additionally operates and maintains various types of coal combustion byproducts (CCBs) such as fly ash bottom ash and gypsum unloading equipment. Maintaining of equipment includes inspecting troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical system problems or if problems are complex seeks/recommends additional resources.

Responsibilities:
1. Performs the safe and efficient operation of fuel handling equipment such as bulldozers and loaders unloading and reclaiming conveyor systems barge unloaders and stacker/reclaimers.
2. Performs maintenance on all the various types of fuel handling and CCB equipment associated with the unloading and reclaiming of fuel and the disposal of coal combustion products by:
Visually inspecting equipment for stress and wear
Changing fluids and parts as necessary and required
Testing operations as necessary and required
Initiating orders for regular equipment services and ensuring service is appropriately completed
3. Performs minor mechanical or electrical repair or modifications on equipment or initiates requests for specialized internal or external resources to perform necessary and required repairs or modifications.
4. May work in baghouse compartments making bag replacements and minor repairs as well as tensioning of bags.
5. May perform other fuel handling duties as needed.
6. Performs all duties in compliance with the companys safety and environmental programs.

Skills/Competencies:
1. Ability to work with bulk materials such as coal dirt ash gravel and coal combustion products.
2. Ability to effectively work as a team member and communicate orally and in writing.

Education & Experience Required:
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the safe operation of fuel handling equipment associated with the unloading and reclaiming of fuel and the disposal of coal combustion products.
2. Previous experience or working knowledge in mechanical and electrical maintenance repair or mechanical modifications as it relates to fuel yard handling equipment.
3. Experience in an industrial environment with a willingness to take initiative and has an understanding of the value of multitasking teamwork flexibility and stewardship.
4. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Outlook Excel and Word.

Licenses/Certifications Required:
1. Hold and maintain a valid drivers license that meets company standards.
2. Ability to effectively meet respirator qualifications.
3. Satisfactory results with respect to the background investigation pursuant to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements if applicable.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
1. Ability and willingness to walk climb and lift up to 50lbs.
2. Ability and willingness to work outside in severe weather conditions.
3. Ability to work frequent overtime and/or weekends on short notice. This position requires rotating shift schedules which routinely involve weekend and overnight duty. Shifts swap between day and night work during the course of a 5 week rotation.
4. Willingness to work in an environment consisting of coal and various fuels CCBs heavy equipment dust heights and a marine environment.
5. Ability to work in confined spaces and use a respirator.

Physical & Mental Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
At the Power Plant facility must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include but not be limited to the following:
While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to climb stairs ladders and work on elevated platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 45 pounds overhead and 50 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.
Must be willing to travel to other facilities if needed.
Must be able to work around high voltage.
Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.
On occasions employee may be required to work at heights to collect samples or conduct other environmental assessment where guarding or fall protection is required.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to ensure the safe operation of various types of equipment and maintain awareness of surrounding areas. Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet or humid conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals fumes or airborne particles risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Exposure to hazards associated with power and hand tools dust fumes high pressure steam high temperatures and confined spaces; and may be regularly subject to external environmental conditions such as cold heat dust snow or noise and fumes from equipment or chemicals.
Occupationally hazardous noise exposure may occur in the power plant or other locations where heavy industrial equipment is in use.
Note: The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Addendum to Physical and Mental Demands of this position and to the essential job functions required.

Bending Required Stooping Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crouching Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Kneeling Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crawling Required Daily frequency: occasional
Maximum distance: 10 ft.
Work performed maneuvering in confined spaces.
Climbing Required Maximum daily frequency: 3 hours
Type(s) of object(s) to carry personal tools equipment
Types of apparatus to climb: stairs and ladders.
Reaching Required Maximum hours reaching: 4 hours. Work performed while reaching: Waste Storage inspections/management organizing waste storage containers Safety equipment inspections.
Standing Required Maximum hours per day: 8 hours. Types of surface: concrete steel grating pavement dirt.
Work performed: Inspections of waste management areas safety equipment regulatory permit requirements inspections and training. Special footwear: as per safety shoe policy rubber boots.
Walking Required Maximum distance: 2 miles. Maximum hours: 8 hours. Type of surface: concrete asphalt dirt steel grating. Work performed various activities inspections.
Pushing Required Maximum wt. to be pushed 50 lbs. distance to push 20 ft. Frequency of pushing: Occasionally
Type of surface to push over: various. Type of object to push: Waste management containers safety equipment.
Pulling Required Maximum wt. to be pulled: 50 lbs.
Maximum distance to be pulled: 20 ft.
Frequency: Occasionally
Type of surface to pull over: various. Type of object to pull: Waste management containers safety equipment.
Lifting Required Minimum wt. to be lifted: 5 lb. frequency often
Maximum wt. to be lifted: 50 lb. occasionally
Types of objects to be lifted: Tools equipment. From level floor to level waist. 45 lb. overhead.
Fingering grasping and handling Required Type of objects: hand tools plant equipment keyboard files. Work performed: Training filing report writing inspections.
Talking Required Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of instruction and or ideas to be conveyed: Instructions twoway communication conveying ideas.
Hearing Required Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of information and/or sounds to be heard: alarm systems; PA systems verbal communications equipment noises telephone ringer.
Eyehandfoot coordination Required Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of work performed: Inspections climbing stairs and ladders.
Visual acuity Required Type of work requiring visual acuity: Inspection of waste and waste management areas storm water inspections reading gages Computer screen: reading writing instructions and training. Maximum hours per day: 10 hr.

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