O&M Technician

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company, and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing.

Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
The hourly rate for this position is $41.13
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Location:

Marshall, MI

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. Duties include the following plant equipment: 2 7.8 MW Solar Taurus 70 Gas Turbine Generators with associated Rentech 160 KPPH Heat Recovery Steam Generators, 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, air compressors, water treatment systems, pumps, filters, instrumentation, PLC controls, electrical systems (15/5 kV, 480 V and 125 VDC), and accompanying distribution infrastructure.

• Assist with construction, startup, and commissioning as assigned by the site management.
• Perform 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.
• Participate in basic safety processes as a key member of the Site Safety committee, leading monthly safety meetings and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and industry best practices.
• Conduct multiple rounds per shift of the Central Utility Plant and related auxiliary assets to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect and log performance data, and communicate operational problems.
• Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents related to DTE Marshall, LLC assets.
• Perform routine water chemistry testing and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency.
• Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, gases, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitor inventories and replenish as needed.
• Perform plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management as assigned.
• Investigate plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide accurate information, analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans.
• Read and record gauges and meters; perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems.
• Develop, assist, and revise standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and maintenance-related procedures to ensure optimal performance of systems.
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards and duties.
• Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment.
• Become lead representative on tasks and…