Sr Compression Technician

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This position is onsite at St Clair, or Lansing located in Ira and Lansing, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The Senior Compression Technician provides a high level of support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The incumbent is the SME for a wide variety of communication systems, functional controls, instrumentation, and measurement components integrated into a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Follow all safety standards including completing safety tailboards and JSA's and have knowledge of national electrical code and requirements for installations in hazardous environments.

Utilize cross functional knowledge and ability to support multiple locations across the state. Perform complex installs, maintain and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for gas compression, gas distribution and transmission systems.

• Ability to effectively support project teams: document knowledge transfer to aid in succession planning process; embracing and coaching of new employees; practice good time management and planning.
• Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and provide a recommended solution by means of troubleshooting
• Consult with vendors, manufactures, contractors, operators, engineering & other SME's to provide technical expertise on higher complex issues. Technicians to review and interpret drawings, vendor manuals, and procedures for the purposes of installing, troubleshooting, & maintaining equipment
• Operate and analyze natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems and end devices along with providing programming expertise required to maintain a typical compressor station, transmission valve site, distribution metering system
• Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
• Plan, perform, and document periodic MGSS (Michigan Gas Safety Standards) Code Work orders; complete SOX (Witnessing) Inspections, along with performing required complex testing in accordance with maintenance programs within Gas Operations to maintain compliance with MPSC regulations
• Responsible for job planning, drawing reviews, making design decisions, completion of required systems documentation, perform system checkout functions, lead point to point verification and provide technical assistance as required to support the completion of construction projects while functioning alone or while leading project teams
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

• Knowledge of Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Fields. Broad Knowledge
• Knowledge of national electrical code & AGA standards Broad Knowledge
• Knowledge of RTU (IPM, I/O cards, etc.). Network communications- ethernet, RS485, modbus, cell modems, fiber optic Professional Standard
• Knowledge required to analyze and troubleshoot complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems, & end devices Professional Standard
• Knowledge required to operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties Professional Standard
• Maintain Operator qualifications for the role Professional Standard
• Mechanical Aptitude. Compressed Air System, heater and boil, and valve and actuator repair experience. Broad Knowledge
• PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience. HMI…