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The TRC team and Austin Energy has completed the first phase of the project. While the haul road and parking lot are not quite complete, the team has started on the next phase of the project which is Abatement and Decontamination. This phase will last nearly 5 months and expect this phase to last from the end of January to the beginning of July.
Holly Decommissioning Project Timeline over 18 months
Approximately the next 5 months will be dedicated to asbestos removal and the removal began in January and will last until July of 2012. The highly trained team has started the work and are using the following yellow steel containers to contain the asbestos while awaiting transport.
Asbestos Removal Roll Offs.
Asbestos Removal Roll Offs.
These containers hold all of the asbestos removed and will not be opened until they arrive at the certified landfills.
Officially, the TRC team has started work at the Holly Plant site. Before removing the Holly Plant, the TRC team will have to do the following five Metz Park Improvements:
- Remove Arbor and vegetation for construction at Metz Park of the temporary haul road on Pedernales
- Install “Construction Notice” Signage at the hike and bike trail
- Install the temporary Metz Park Parking Lot
- Install barrier and fence along the new haul road
Preparing for haul road construction
Metz Baseball field - home of future parking lot.
Future entrance to the temporary Metz parking lot
Application Process for Job Opportunities for the
Holly Plant Decommissioning Project
1. Submit Employment Application of Interest by e-mail or facsimile transmission to:
Carol S. Hadnot
Employment Outreach Consultant
TRC Solutions Team
512-467-6894 voice
512-467-9808 fax
E-mail: brc-pro@swbell.net
2. Applications received will be forwarded to the hiring subcontractor who have posted the positions
3. Hiring subcontractor will evaluate and select applicants for interview
4. Hiring subcontractors will contact successful applicant to be hired
5. Hiring subcontractors will notify all applicants when the position has been filled
6. If you are interested in applying for a current opportunity: click here for a PDF version of the application.
Current Available Holly Plant Decommissioning Project Employment Opportunities:
Job Opportunity: Security Officers
Number of Positions: 6
Hourly Rate: Undetermined
Estimated Start Date: Undetermined
Projected Time of Employment: Undetermined
Job Duties: Observe and Report
Education: minimum of High School Diploma or GED
Skills: Read and Write Legibly
Certification and Licenses: Click here.
Submit Employment Application of Interest to:
Carol S. Hadnot
Employment Outreach Consultant
TRC Solutions Team
512-467-6894 voice
512-467-9808 fax
E-mail: brc-pro@swbell.net
Job Opportunity: Certified Welder
Number of Positions: 1
Hourly Rate: Undetermined
Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2011
Projected Time of Employment: 3 Months
Job Duties: Welding
Qualifications: Certified Welder
Education: N/A
Certifications and Licenses: Certified Welder, OSHA 10 hr Certification
Submit Employment Application of Interest to:
Carol S. Hadnot
Employment Outreach Consultant
TRC Solutions Team
512-467-6894 voice
512-467-9808 fax
E-mail: brc-pro@swbell.net
Job Opportunity: Heavy Equipment Operator
Number of Positions: 1
Hourly Rate: Undetermined
Estimated Start Date: October 15, 2011
Projected Time of Employment: 4 months
Job Duties: Operate a hydraulic, excavator or wheel loader
Qualifications: experience with heavy construction equipment
Education: N/A
Skills: Construction related, OSHA 10 hr Certification
Submit Employment Application of Interest to:
Carol S. Hadnot
Employment Outreach Consultant
TRC Solutions Team
512-467-6894 voice
512-467-9808 fax
E-mail: brc-pro@swbell.net
Job Opportunity: Truck Scale Operator
Number of Positions: 2
Hourly Rate: $11.00/HR
Industry: Construction
Work Hours:
Generally 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Shift times may vary along with overtime hours. (Average overtime if worked 5-10 hours per week)
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
Employee must have a current weight scale certification and no less than 1 year experience. Employee must have computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel. Must pass entrance & annual medical exams.
Tools, Equipment, Machines, Work Aids and Other Special Materials Used:
Weight Scale, Pen, Load ticket book
Environmental Conditions:
Construction/Demolition zone. Indoor and outdoor environments.
Job Tasks:
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Include workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.
Physical Demands:
Note: In terms of an 8-hour workday:
Rarely = Less than 5 minutes per day.
Occasionally = 1% to 33% or 0 to 3 hours.
Frequently = 34% to 66% or 3 to 6 hours.
Continuously = 67% to 100% or 6 to 8 hours.
A. Standing: Frequently
Types of Surface(s): Concrete, wood, plastic, aluminum, steel
B. Walking: Frequently
Types of Surface(s): Concrete, wood, plastic
Work Performed: Checking trucks and handing driver load tickets
C. Sitting: Frequently
Types of Surface(s): plastic chair
Work Performed: Record keeping
D. Lifting: Frequently
Weight: Must be able to lift 50lbs without complications
Types of Surface(s): Plastic, metal, aluminum, plywood
E. Bending: Continuously
Degree: At neck at up to 30 degrees, at waist up to 45 degrees
Types of Surface(s): Concrete, wood, plastic, metal
Work Performed: Checking truck contents
F. Kneeling/Stooping/Squatting: Occasionally
Types of Surface(s): Concrete, wood, plastic
Work Performed: Checking truck contents
G. Twisting: Occasionally
Body Part/Degree: Under Torso; up to 45 degrees at waist
Types of Surface(s): Concrete, wood, plastic, metal
Work Performed: Checking truck Load
H. Reaching and Stretching: Continuously
Degree/Distance: Arms length to the front, overhead, to sides
Work Performed: All job tasks.
I. Climbing: Rarely
Height: Ladder up to 12 feet
On What: Aluminum ladder, scaffolding 12 foot
Types of Surface(s): Aluminum, wood, and metal
Work Performed: Checking truck load
J. Use of Hands:
Repetitive: Continuously
Grasping: Frequently
Fine Dexterity: Occasionally
Overall Use of Hands: 6.5 hours per day
Work Performed: Prepping, using electric tools, scraping, cleaning, misting and using all other job phases.
JOB MODIFICATION/ALTERNATIVE JOBS:
1. Can this job be modified? Yes
Temporarily? Yes
Permanently? Yes
2. Are there other light duty positions available? Yes
Specify: Clean room attendant, water mister, firewatch, job site security (other duties available and can be designed to meet the injured workers restrictions.
Submit Employment Application of Interest to:
Carol S. Hadnot
Employment Outreach Consultant
TRC Solutions Team
512-467-6894 voice
512-467-9808 fax
E-mail: brc-pro@swbell.net
Here is a project timeline for the Holly Plant:
Timeline for Holly Plant Decommissioning Project
Work will begin October 2011 and finish April 2013.
“Meet The Contractor”
Join Austin Energy, TRC, LVI, and other contractors at our upcoming meeting:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Metz Elementary School • 84 Robert T. Martinez, Jr. Street
•Light refreshments provided
- “Meet the Contractor” Meeting of Holly Power Plant Decommissioning Project
Click here to view the presentation: Part 1 and Part 2