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Fuel Equipment Operator

Evergy
Nov 13, 2024

JOB TITLE: Fuel Equipment Operator
REQUISITION: FOS00CZ
DEPARTMENT: Jeffrey Energy Center
LOCATION: St Marys, KS
PAY: $45.18

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Fuel Equipment Operator, Jeffrey Energy Center, rotating shift. Shift schedules & rotation are subject to change.

Fuel Equipment Operator- "shall be responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of the equipment necessary to move the coal from the stackout system to the storage piles. They shall also be responsible for reclaiming the coal from the storage areas when needed. This crew shall also be available for any other coal handling as required. The fuel crew will also be responsible for stockpiling and reclaiming limestone for the AQCS. The responsibility for ash hauling and disposal at the on-site disposal area shall fall under the Fuel Crew. This Crew, as a normal duty, shall perform the railroad track maintenance and maintain roads. During periods when their normal duties do not require their full time, they shall be responsible to the Maintenance Superintendent for performing maintenance work at the level of their capabilities. They shall not be upgraded for this work if their qualifications are not at the level of a journeyman mechanic."

Coal handling operations are 24 hour / 7 days a week operation. The FEO will receive & unload coal trains, move & condition the coal pile, use a variety of heavy equipment ranging from a Caterpillar 854 wheel-dozer to a skid steer loader, operate the stacker / reclaimer, walk & inspect incline belts, complete light belt maintenance, and work on dust collecting equipment. The Operator must complete detailed pre-checks & completion reports for every task. The FEO is responsible for safely and accurately facilitating the maintenance Lock-Out Tag-Out system.

The FEO must have the physical ability to work in a wide range of positions and conditions while wearing the proper personal protective equipment. The work environment includes extreme temperatures, elevated & inclined surfaces, and/or confined spaces.

The successful applicant is subject to call outs and will be required to live within 50 minutes driving time of the Jeffrey Energy Center.

All applicants must successfully complete position-related aptitude POSS & MASS testing.

Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete demonstration testing on the four primary pieces of JEC fuel handling equipment; CAT track dozer, CAT 657E scraper, Front end loader & Motor grader.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Locations :
Jeffrey Energy Center
25905 Jeffrey Rd
St. Marys 66536
Job : Power Plant/Generation
Shift : Shift Details:
Unposting Date : Nov 21, 2024
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