O&M Technician - Lv4

Job Summary

The hourly rate for this position is $48.94.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries
• 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
• Conduct routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provide feedback to management and other employees
• Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain accuracy of shift operating logs in Plantlog, records, timesheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to plant operations
• Perform plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices
• Perform mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
• Investigate plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans
• Conduct Contractor / Visitor Safety Orientations in accordance with Company Policy
• Facilitate pre-job briefs with staff/contractors to ensure worker safety and DTE policies and procedures are followed
• Active participant of the site safety team/committee
• Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related procedures
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; support corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained
• Communicate with other company personnel on site and at other locations
• Represent the company in dealing with the customer, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel under the direction of Management
• Assist other team members and work with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals
• Work scheduled and unscheduled hours and respond to off-hour call-ins

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and have a good driving record
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• 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
• Four (4) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of Centrifugal Chillers, Compressed Air, Boilers, Water Treatment, Cooling Towers, Air Houses and Gas fired equipment, Wastewater Treatment
• Knowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pumps, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems and associated maintenance functions
• Experience using CMMS and Cimplicity HMI, PLC controls is preferred
• Ability to complete site specific written qualification program
• Knowledge of chiller 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
• Knowledge of and experience in the following: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and using electrical test equipment
• Knowledge of chemistry and Chiller 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