O&M Technician

Job Summary

The position is responsible for operation, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance on all equipment within the Cogeneration Facility. The Facility is operated and maintained by DTE San Diego Cogen, Inc., and owned by Rady Children's Hospital. The Production Team Member operates and maintains a Gas Turbine with a Heat Recovery Boiler, Auxiliary Steam Boilers, Electric and Absorption Chillers, Automation Controls, and all associated balance of plant equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Maintains and implements Key Metrics monitoring to evaluate and ensure facility systems and equipment are operating in the most efficient manner.
• Maintains and ensures uniform application and technical correctness of all Operating logs, Records, Trends, and reports required for plant operation and as directed by Plant Management.
• Conducts Contractor/Visitor Safety Orientations in accordance with Company Policy.
• Facilitates pre-job briefs with staff/contractors to ensure worker safety and DTE policies and procedures are followed.
• Is an active member of the site safety team/committee.
• Assists in managing projects in support of plant and business goals, including Employee Safety Initiative (ESI’s).
• Maintains and ensures all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are correct and up to date. Develops standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as necessary or required directed by the Plant Manager.
• Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
• Investigates and assists in the preparation of “RCA/Event Reports” in a timely manner for all forced outages, operational abnormalities, and/or events that require reporting, or as directed.
• Creates “Shopping Carts” for Goods and Services for approval by Plant Manager.
• Continuously evaluates the operating and maintenance processes and makes recommendations to the Plant Manager relative to optimizing O&M cost effectiveness, work quality, outage times, budgets, etc.
• Works knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Maintains a consistent and effective level of communications with Plant Management.
• Assists in the scheduling of and supervises the performance of overhauls of plant equipment and systems by outside contractors and/or plant staff. Assures work is planned, and progresses as scheduled to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Provides input on inventory of spare parts consistent with preventive maintenance and repair requirements and the need to avoid unnecessary downtime.
• Maximizes plant efficiency and shareholder value without compromising personnel and equipment safety, environmental compliance, or the long-term commercial viability of the facility.
• Available for scheduled and unscheduled shift coverage, performs tasks that require physical exertion and is expected to respond to after-hours call-ins when contacted.
• Supports all departments and performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A minimum of 5 years related technical experience in operations and maintenance
• A thorough, demonstrated understanding of plant operations
• A strong understanding of Gas Turbines, Steam, Mechanical Chillers, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment, DCS, PLC Technology, Mechanical Systems, Hydraulics, Electricity and Electronics
• Competent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word
• Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations
• Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and directing varied programs and tasks directly effecting the overall plant operation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical information, including mechanical and electrical drawings (such as blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams and schematics) to problem-solving situations and troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical skills are required for this position
• Instrumentation Controls and Electrical experience is a definite plus
• I&C experience strongly desired
• Technical training and demonstrated ability to perform successfully in similar work environments

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequently stand or walk and sit
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
• Talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly reach with hands and arms
• Lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight. Carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight.
• Occasionally push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibration
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards
• Exposure to noise levels in the work environment is moderate to loud

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.