Operation & Maintenance Technician - Level 3

DTE Energy  // Ashtabula, Ohio

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DTE Energy seeks applicants for an Operation & Maintenance Technician - Level 3. The person holding this position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all power plant equipment and assist with maintenance tasks as directed by Management, Lead O&M Technician, or the Responsible O&M Technician – Level 4 in charge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries, as directed

• Perform operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards

• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practice
  Conducts routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provides feedback to other employees

• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions, as necessary

• Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plant

• Performs routine cycle chemistry testing and makes the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriate

• Performs plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices

• Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, trouble- shooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management or Lead O&M Technician
  Investigates plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans

• Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational test and adjustments on all power plant systems and components, as required

• Active participant of the site safety team/committee

• Develops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related procedures

• Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties

• Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained, observed by the Lead O&M Technician, or supervised by Management

• Becomes Subject Matter Expert or system representative on assigned systems

• Performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements

• Displays routine proficiency improvements toward becoming qualified as a O&M Technician – Level 4

• Communicates with other company personnel on-site and at other locations

• Represents the company in dealing with the public, steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel under the direction of Management

• Assist other team members and works with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals

• Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins when contacted

Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance preferred

• Knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of Gas Turbines, HRSG’s, Water Treatment, RO, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Cooling Towers, MM filters and Diesel Generation, Steam Turbines preferred

• Knowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pumps, boilers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems and associated maintenance functions preferred

• Ability to read and write effectively in English and to do basic mathematics

• Knowledge of and experience in Standard Operating Procedures, Pre-Job Briefs, Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments and LOTO

• Ability to complete site specific written qualification program

• Knowledge of power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment

• Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC & DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry

• Basic knowledge of and some experience in at least four (4) of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and using electrical test equipment

• Knowledge of chemistry and power plant chemical applications. Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants

• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings

• Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment and/or maintain, install, modify, and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and equipment

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Ability to operate and maintain various analytical and test equipment

• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, overtime, and respond to off hour call ins

Education: 

High school diploma or GED

License or Certification Required: 

Minimum of a State of Ohio Stationary Engineers 3rd class license

Physical Demands:

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:

• Stand, walk or climb and stoop or kneel

• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively

• Lift objects up to 50 pounds in weight. Carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight 

• Occasionally push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight

• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both in a utility plant environment and outdoors. In the course of working at the plant site, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become loud at the plant site.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly rate for this position is $39.63