I&E Technician

Job Summary

Location: Stanton, TN

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic systems within the newly constructed Central Utility Plant located at Fords Blue Oval City complex. This is a journeymen level position with a high degree of knowledge of instrumentation, controls, low and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, generators, protective relays, and motor control centers. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Plant Manager and performance is reviewed against an established set of goals and Company policies and procedures. Work involves performing some difficult and complex functions requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.

Plant equipment includes the following: (2) 7.8 MW Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine generators with associated Rentech 161 KPPH Heat Recovery Steam Generators with Duct Burners and Fresh Air Firing capability, (4) 75,000 MBH, and (1) 2,000 MBH steam to hot water heat exchangers, economizers, deaerators, boiler feed water pumps, condensate pumps. Also included will be (10) 3,350-ton electric cooling only centrifugal chillers, and (5) 2,245-ton heating/cooling chillers with an associated 10 MM gallon thermal storage tank and a 14 cell, 153,000 gpm cooling tower. Balance of plant equipment includes, air compressors, water treatment systems, pumps, filters, instrumentation, PLC controls and 25/5 kV, 480 V and 125 Vdc electrical systems.

We are offering a $5,000 signing bonus to the successful candidate.

Key Accountabilities

Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install all plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment
Perform maintenance on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment, coordinating work with various team members
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on DC backup power equipment, process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC) and emission monitoring equipment 
Update and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record time and material used, problems identified/corrected and further action required to preserve complete history of maintenance on equipment
Train other team members in the areas of instrumentation, control, and electrical systems
Perform equipment and system tagging in accordance with company and plant rules and regulations
Participate in small construction projects
Read and interpret drawings, sketches, prints and specifications as required
Order parts as needed to affect maintenance and repair
Schedule, coordinate, monitor and work with contractors on specific tasks as required
Comply with all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures
Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and prudent safety standards 
Participation in the basic safety processes as key member of the Site Safety committee, leading monthly safety meetings and having a shared responsibility for the site's overall safety performance
Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
Perform plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance best practices
Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related procedures to ensure optimal performance of systems 
Perform and maintain plant housekeeping duties
Perform other duties as assigned
Communicate pertinent information to company personnel, customers and vendors
Assist other team members and works with all departments to support corporate and plant goals
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as needed 
Leads and participates in assigned continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five (5) years of power plant experience in instrument, controls, and electrical maintenance. Must have knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSGs, motors, pumps, mechanical chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions.

Experience with natural gas fired combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), electrical systems, chilled water systems, compressed air, water softeners and emissions control systems
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, controls, and instrumentation
Demonstrated ability to calibrate I&C systems and equipment, including analytic equipment
Demonstrated ability to configure and operate various test instruments and equipment as necessary to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment including, but not limited to PLCs, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, transformers, and generators. 
Demonstrated experience with Allen Bradley PLC interfaces
Ability to coordinate and work with others in a team environment
Ability to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems
Ability to complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
Knowledge of plant safety policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, energy systems, confined spaces, fire suppression, and first aid
Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal dynamics and chemistry
Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric, pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings
Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and correct problems with mechanical and electrical system and ancillary equipment
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Additional Qualifications

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that 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. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

Frequently stand, walk, or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl. Talk and hear; use hands to fingers, handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively. Frequently lift objects of up to 35 pounds in weight, occasionally, lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds in weight, and occasionally push or pull objects up to 70 pounds in weight. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.
Nearest Major Market: Memphis

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