Talen Energy
Coal Equipment Operator Level II
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.
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.