Operation & Maintenance Technician

1 month ago

Lansing, Michigan, United States tapwage Full time
DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future.

We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.

At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities.

When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing.

Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Job Summary

Location:
Lansing, MI


This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all energy related assets located within a central utility complex at the GM Lansing or GM Delta Complex.

Assets include Air handling Units, Chilled Water, Cooling Tower, Thermal Storage, Compressed Air, Hot Water and Wastewater Treatment.

Employees will be represented by IBEW Local 352.

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries
  • Perform operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards
  • Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practices
  • Conducts routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment and provide feedback to other employees
  • Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
  • Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plant
  • Performs routine cycle chemistry testing and makes the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriate
  • Perform plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices
  • Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management when assigned
  • Investigates plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate followup plans
  • Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required
  • Develops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related procedures
  • Performs and maintains good housekeeping standards and related duties
  • Performs routine preventative and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised
  • Becomes lead system representative on assigned systems
  • Performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements
  • Communicates with other company personnel onsite and at other locations. Represents the Company in dealing with the public, steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other noncompany personnel
  • Assists other team members and works with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals
  • Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to offhour callins when contacted
Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
  • Shift work (nights and or days) is required, including weekends and holidays
  • Working knowledge of utility and power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including Chillers, motors, pumps, fluid systems, chemical handling, wastewater treatment systems, centrifugal air compressors, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems, etc. and associated maintenance functions of the equipment
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in all sitespecific systems and subsystems
  • Knowledge of power plant safety policies and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, highenergy systems, confined spaces, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC & DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermaldynamics, and chemistry
  • Knowledge of and experience in mechanical maintenance, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and using electrical test equipment
  • Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings
  • Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment and/or maintain, install, modify and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and equipment
  • Good communications in both verbal and written forms

Preferred:

  • Associates degree or Technical School certificate preferred
  • Five (5) or more years' experience in utility complex operations preferred
Additional Qualifications

The following physical demands 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.

  • Successfully complete preemployment physical including ability to utilize respiratory protection and all other safety requirements, drug screen and background check
  • Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold and/or heat
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance, stoop and kneel
  • It is crucial to the outcome of the job tasks that the employee can talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms extensively
  • Must be able to frequently lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds in weight
  • Vision requirements for this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and ability to adjust focus
The employee performs job duties in an industrial facility with a very loud noise level.

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging.

We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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