Yard Technician, Heavy Equipment

Located in Colbert, Georgia, the Madison Biomass Facility also produces 55 net megawatts of renewable energy by transforming responsibly harvested wood biomass into electricity. Designed to meet both environmental and operational excellence, the plant features advanced emissions control technologies—including a Foster Wheeler boiler, hot precipitator, and SCR system. Madison contributes to cleaner air, reliable energy, and the long-term sustainability of Georgia’s energy infrastructure by delivering consistent, low-carbon power to the community. **Opportunity Summary** The Yard Technician at the Madison Biomass Facility plays a vital role in supporting daily plant operations by operating heavy equipment, monitoring systems, performing light maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. This position collaborates closely with the Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor to inspect plant systems, respond to operational needs, and provide training on routine procedures. It offers valuable hands-on experience across equipment operation, maintenance, and safety functions, while fostering skill development essential for career advancement within the facility. **Your scope of responsibility as Yard Technician includes the following primary functions:** - Demonstrate a high-performance, safety-conscious, disciplined, accountable, and achievement-oriented work ethic. - Safely and responsibly use all plant equipment, following the guidance and prescribed limits of the Shift Supervisor. - Utilize a front-end loader to supply fuel to the boiler, ensuring a consistent and safe fuel feed for plant operation. - Operate a skid steer to perform cleaning and material handling duties around the plant, maintaining safe and organized work areas. - Conduct daily plant equipment checks and perform light maintenance. Support operational requirements of the Preventive Maintenance Program. - Monitor plant systems and equipment through regular visual inspections, quickly detecting and communicating any abnormalities. Maintain consistent oil levels to uphold equipment reliability. - Isolate equipment for maintenance; tag components, inspect and report status, and activate remote control mechanisms as required. - Assist Heavy Equipment Operators with machine operation, inspection, cleaning, and fuel transfer to the reclaimer. - Assist the Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor through onsite system operation and inspection; support plant performance while developing skills for advancement. - Support Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation and Controls (I&C), and other Operations personnel as needed. - Train drivers on proper procedures for offloading trucks onto tippers and provide training and technical instruction to other shift members as needed. - Use Three-Way radio communication to ensure clear and effective information exchange. Handle incoming plant communications and monitor the front gate. - Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring assigned tools, equipment, and workspaces are properly maintained and secured. - Complete additional tasks as assigned by Control Room Operators and Plant Management, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to plant operations. Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor. **NAES Safe** Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance. **Working Relationships** The Yard Technician reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. The Yard Technician also coordinates with all other plant personnel to ensure the safe and efficient daily…