O&M Technician Lv

O&M Technician Lv4

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance on utility and energy-related assets located within the newly constructed Central Utility Plant (CUP) and related auxiliary equipment around Ford's Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan complex located in Marshall, MI; along with the associated distribution infrastructure needed to supply utility services to Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan.

Plant equipment includes the following: (2) 7.8 MW Solar Taurus 70 Gas Turbine Generators with associated Rentech 160 KPPH Heat Recovery Steam Generator's with Duct Burners and Fresh Air Firing capability, (2) 14,000 MBH Hot Oil Heaters, (4) 25,000 MBH, steam-to-hot water heat exchangers, economizers, deaerators, boiler feed water pumps, and condensate pumps. Also included is a 14,450 ton modular chilled water plant with an associated 15-cell, 48,000-gpm modular cooling tower.

Balance of plant equipment includes air compressors, water treatment systems, pumps, filters, instrumentation, PLC controls, electrical systems (15/5 kV, 480 V and 125 VDC), and associated distribution infrastructure for the above.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with construction, startup, and commissioning as assigned by the site management
• Performs all shift operations and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of utility systems and ancillary equipment
• 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
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and prudent industry best practices
• Conducts multiple rounds per shift of the Central Utility Plant and related auxiliary assets around the Blue Oval Battery Park Complex to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate operational problems as they arise
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Ensures accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents related to DTE Marshall, LLC assets
• Performs routine water chemistry testing and makes necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
• Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish as needed
• Performs plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance best practices
• Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management as assigned
• Investigate plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides accurate information, analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up 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 standard operating procedures (SOP's) and maintenance related procedures to ensure optimal performance of systems
• Performs and maintains plant housekeeping standards and duties
• Performs routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment
• Becomes lead representative on tasks and projects as assigned
• Performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements
• Communicates pertinent information to company personnel, customers and vendors
• Assist other team members and works with all departments to support corporate and plant goals
• Ability to 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

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance.
• Must have knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG's, motors, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions.

Other

Qualifications:

• Experience with natural gas fired combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), electrical, chillers, compressed air, water softeners, and emissions control systems
• Knowledge of and experience with at least four (4) of the following skills: pipe fitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and basis understanding of electrical test equipment
• Ability to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems…