Job Description

The future is bright at DTE Energy! We are one of the largest Fortune 500 diversified utilities in the United States with an aspiration to be the best-operated energy company in North America and a force for good in the communities we live and serve. We have businesses in 26 states and are comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses.  Our utility business provides electric and gas service to approximately 3 million customers.  Our non-utility businesses include a diversified portfolio of energy related companies, ranging from gas storage and pipelines to renewable power development.
 

DTE Energy’s utility and non-utility businesses are poised for significant growth.  We look forward to working with highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to energize our efforts of growing economically and environmentally. 

Recently, DTE Energy has been recognized as an outstanding place to work and has received the following accolades:

* Gallup Great Workplace Award for multiple years
* Civic 50 Award for corporate citizenship excellence
* Indeed’s annual “50 Best Places to Work” award for two years running
* Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work For
* J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
* Professional Women’s Magazine/Black EOE Journal “Best of the Best”
* Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in IT
* Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award
* Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award

FUEL HANDLER

Location: Woodland, California

GENERAL SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities are to provide fuel to the boiler; as well as being responsible for all of the equipment, fuel and machinery. Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates loaders and blends wood to create boiler fuel
Operates scale house and unloads trucks
Services loaders daily before shift change and completes shift logs
Inspects conveyer systems daily
Works on PM’s in yard
Assists Steam Plant Operator as necessary
Daily Quality Control
Take pile temperatures
Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
Communicate well with other company personnel
Responds to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
Performs all other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A high school diploma or GED, with training on equipment, loaders, trucks and welding. Experience in maintenance is preferred to provide for the following:

Ability to read and write effectively in English and do basic mathematics
Background in operating loaders; maintenance; past experience doing shift work
Knowledge of plant safety, policies and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management and the general public
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to call-ins when contacted
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to: talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and frequently reach with hands and arms.
The employee in this classification will be required to regularly lift or move objects of up to 10 pounds in weight. Frequently lift or move objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to lift or move objects between 50 to 100 pounds in weight. 
Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is loud.