Fuel Yard Operator - Federal Operations and Maintenance

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. 

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is currently seeking a Fuel Yard/Boiler Operator to join our Biomass Co-Generation plant located at the Savannah River Site outside of Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily operations including daily logs of fuel yard, boilers, and turbine generator.

• Perform housekeeping duties, basic care routes and basic preventative maintenance of power plant equipment.

• Drive a heavy equipment including, bob cat, forklift, front end loader, and Lull.

• Operate controls of a Stacker – Reclaimer.

• Operate power plant equipment in the field and in control room via DCS. Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, regulatory and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.

• Ensure environmental compliance in areas assigned.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with operations and troubleshooting of industrial equipment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an entry badge to the Savannah River Site

Additional Qualifications:

• Power plant experience preferred

• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements

• Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel

• Valid Drivers' License issued by state of residence and in good standing

• May be required for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs & transport equipment & tools in excess of 300 lbs

• Ability to routinely climb ladders, walk up and down sloped ramps and work on elevated platforms

• Ability to work rotating shift on days, nights, weekends, and holidays

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