Boiler Operator

4 weeks ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States DTE Energy Full time

About the Role:

DTE Energy is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to join our team. As a Boiler Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our 750 hp heat pump system and up to 500 hp gas or oil-fired low-pressure package boilers and their auxiliaries to maintain comfortable temperatures in adjacent buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a 750 hp heat pump system to supply both chilled and heated water to air handling units in adjacent buildings
  • Start and stop refrigeration compressor up to and including 600 hp, cooling tower fans, central air handling and refrigerating purging unit brine and water circulating pumps
  • Coordinate operating speeds and switch water and brine flow to gain maximum efficiency of heat pump and to maintain required temperature and lend out waters to accommodate various internal demands and external weather conditions
  • Operate gas or oil-fired low-pressure package boilers up to and including 600 hp and auxiliaries to maintain proper water temperatures and steam pressures to heat adjacent building
  • Adjust valves, start and stop pumps, blow down boilers, check room temperature of adjacent buildings
  • Switch boilers for gas to oil-fired end vice versa as necessary
  • Operate boilers and heating water systems according to a temperature chart
  • Take water sample and test for hardness, alkalinity, and acidity
  • Prepare boilers for annual inspection by city and insurance inspectors by opening combustion chambers and removing soot, scale, and other products of combustion
  • Clean, inspect, repair, and/or test steam, water, and sediment traps, valves, filters, pumps, speed control resistors, and contactors, fans, etc.
  • Operate 480V breakers to cut specific boilers or heat pump equipment out of service
  • Perform routine lubricating and minor maintenance of equipment such as replacing fuses, tightening packing glands, cleaning chiller tubes, removing and/or plugging leaking fire sprinkler heads, replacing broken pipe fittings, performing valving, reconnecting broken lead wires, etc.
  • Make emergency report in order to restore service or prevent building damage
  • Provide protective tagging of electrical (480V) and mechanical equipment per Facilities Management and Services' Red Tagging Procedure

Requirements:

  • First Class Refrigeration License
  • At least 5 years' experience in utility complex operations
  • Shift work is required, and employees will be required to perform both operation and routine maintenance of the utility complex equipment

About DTE Energy:

DTE Energy is a leading energy company that takes great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. We welcome, recognize, and celebrate differences, and value everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. 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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