O&M Technician

Job Summary

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 BlueOval Battery Park Michigan complex located in Marshall, MI; along with the associated distribution infrastructure needed to supply utility services to BlueOval Battery Park Michigan.

Key Accountabilities

• Affix 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
• Participate 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 BlueOval 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
• Conducts electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management as assigned
• Investigates 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
• Communicates pertinent information to company personnel, customers and vendors
• Aid other team members and works with all departments to support corporate and plant goals

Ability

• 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: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and basis understanding of electrical test equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal dynamics and chemistry
• Knowledge of chemistry and power plant chemical applications
• Ability to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems
• Complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
• Knowledge of and ability to understand power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, energy systems, confined spaces, fire suppression, and first aid
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
• 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
• Ability to operate and maintain and calibrate various test equipment
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC interfaces
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Proficient with email

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• 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.