APS Solutions client is currently looking for Fuel Plant Techs located in the Northeastern region for 4 plus months starting May/June at a coal power Plant.
* 10 hour rotating shifts, 4 days a week possibly 5 days week.
* Per Diem is $160 X 7days


Mobilization/Demobilization is offered.

The Fuel Technician 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 coal car dumpers, locomotives, barge unloaders, stacker/reclaimer, bulldozers, conveyor belts and associated auxiliary equipment. Additionally, operates and maintains various types of coal combustion products (CCP’s), 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, stacker/reclaimers, locomotives and coal car dumpers.
2. Operates and/or maintains marine equipment and oil storage facilities including generators, pumps and auxiliary mechanical and electrical equipment.
3. Performs maintenance on all the various types of fuel handling and CCP 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
4. 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.
5. May work in baghouse compartments making bag replacements and minor repairs as well as tensioning of bags.
6. May perform other fuel handling duties, as needed
7. Performs all duties in compliance with the company’s safety and environmental programs.

Skills/Competencies:
Ability to work with bulk materials such as coal, dirt, ash, gravel and coal combustion products.
Ability to effectively work as a team member and communicate orally and in writing.
Satisfactory results with respect to the background investigation pursuant to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements, if applicable.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Ability and willingness to walk, climb, and lift up to 50lbs.
Ability and willingness to work outside in severe weather conditions.
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.
Willingness to work in an environment consisting of coal and various fuels, CCP’s, heavy equipment, dust, heights and a marine environment.
Ability to work in confined spaces and use a respirator.