DTE Energy · 11 hours ago
I&E Technician
Marshall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45.24/hr - $45.24/hr
5+ years expDTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, focused on providing renewable energy and services. The I&E Technician role involves installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems at the Central Utility Plant and surrounding infrastructure, requiring a high level of technical knowledge and independent judgment.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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 (SOP’s) 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
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or GED
At least 5 years of power plant experience in instrument, controls, and electrical maintenance
Knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG's, motors, pumps, mechanical chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions
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 (SOP's) 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
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 PLC's, 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)
Frequently stand, walk, or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl
Talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms extensively
Frequently lift objects of up to 35 pounds in weight
Occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds in weight, and occasionally push or pull objects up to 70 pounds in weight
Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, and the ability to adjust focus
Occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
Regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery
Be in a work environment that is usually loud
Company
DTE Energy
DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.
10001+ employees
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$8.17BKey Investors
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