The Nacogdoches Generating Facility, located in Cushing, Texas, just 20 miles northwest of Nacogdoches, stands as a prime example of sustainable energy innovation. This state-of-the-art power plant utilizes cutting-edge biomass-fired bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler and steam turbine generator (STG) technology to deliver a robust net capacity of 105 MW. Efficiently meeting the region's energy demands, it powers homes and businesses while reinforcing the commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.
Opportunity Summary
As a Scale House Operator, you will play a critical role in managing fuel deliveries by accurately weighing and recording shipments, maintaining inventory within MRP systems, and ensuring compliance with company and industry regulations. You will be responsible for conducting fuel quality checks, logging data, coordinating with drivers and procurement teams, and maintaining accurate documentation to support efficient operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and accuracy are essential for success.
Primary Functions
Your scope of responsibility as Scale House Operator will include the following primary functions:
- Weigh and Record Incoming and Outgoing Loads – Operate the scale system to accurately record weights of incoming and outgoing fuel deliveries and other materials.
- Utilize MRP Systems – Manage inventory, track orders, and maintain accurate records within Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Fuel Quality Assurance – Inspect the quality of incoming fuel deliveries, ensuring they meet required specifications.
- Fuel Sampling and Data Logging – Collect fuel samples, conduct basic quality checks, and log results in Excel or other tracking systems.
- Driver Coordination and Load Entry – Assist truck drivers with entering load information through the kiosk system, verify documentation, and complete required spreadsheets.
- Communication with Fuel Procurement – Coordinate with the fuel procurement team to confirm suppliers are delivering the correct fuel type and quantity.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments comply with company policies and industry regulations.
- Reporting and Documentation – Maintain accurate logs, spreadsheets, and reports related to fuel inventory, quality, and deliveries.
- Work Area Maintenance – Keep the scale house clean, organized, and in compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Customer and Vendor Interaction – Act as a point of contact for drivers, suppliers, and internal teams, providing clear communication and issue resolution.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Scale House Operator reports to the Operations Supervisor and takes general direction from plant management. Additionally, this position will coordinate with all other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will be required.
Compensation
This position has an available pay rate of $15 per hour.
Job Qualifications
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
- Experience with MRP systems for managing inventory and orders.
- Proficiency in shipping and receiving procedures, including documentation and compliance.
- Familiarity with truck scale operations and weight recording systems.
- Strong skills in picking, packing, and labeling products accurately.
- Prior experience with forklift and, the ability to load and unload shipments efficiently and safely.
- Some experience with fuel sampling and quality control procedures is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Excel and data entry for logging fuel test results and shipment records.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in weights, inventory, and compliance records.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues with scale systems, kiosks, or sampling equipment.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to coordinate with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and structured work environment.
- Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Experience
Preferred- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
- Experience with MRP systems for managing inventory and orders.
- Proficiency in shipping and receiving procedures, including documentation and compliance.
- Familiarity with truck scale operations and weight recording systems.
- Strong skills in picking, packing, and labeling products accurately.
- Prior experience with forklift and, the ability to load and unload shipments efficiently and safely.
- Some experience with fuel sampling and quality control procedures is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Excel and data entry for logging fuel test results and shipment records.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in weights, inventory, and compliance records.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues with scale systems, kiosks, or sampling equipment.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to coordinate with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and structured work environment.
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Driver's License
Skills
Preferred- Warehouse
- Organizational Skills
- Inventory Control
- Interpersonal Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
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