HVAC Technician

DTE Energy•Brook Park, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the safe and efficient operation of chilled-water systems and associated equipment, air handling units (AHUs), and cooling units on internal customer-owned machinery. Work is performed under the direction of the Plant Manager, Lead O&M Technician, or the O&M Technician Level 4 in charge of the shift. The employee is expected to interact professionally and courteously with customers while providing services and support. The role includes shift operations and maintenance, equipment inspections and troubleshooting, plant safety and documentation, routine system chemistry testing, preventive and predictive maintenance, and participation in site safety activities. The employee is expected to improve proficiency toward qualification as an O&M Technician Level 4. The position is located in Cleveland, Ohio, pays $29.22 per hour, and requires willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license and good driving record.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and write effectively in English and perform basic mathematics.
Knowledge of and experience with Standard Operating Procedures, Pre-Job Briefs, Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
Ability to complete the site-specific written qualification program.
Knowledge of fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, and chemistry.
Ability to operate and maintain analytical and test equipment.
Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins.

Nice To Haves

Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment, or maintain, install, modify, and troubleshoot plant systems and equipment.
Knowledge of and basic experience operating and maintaining chillers, refrigerant systems, water treatment systems, cooling towers, and HVAC air handling units.
Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, control systems, and associated maintenance functions.
Two years of experience in HVAC-related operations and maintenance, or completion of trade school in an HVAC-related field.
Knowledge of industrial safety policies and procedures, especially chemical handling, confined spaces, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment.
Basic knowledge and experience with pipefitting, rigging, rotating machine repair, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and electrical test equipment.
Basic knowledge of chemistry and industrial 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.
Experience removing, adding, trimming, and reclaiming refrigerants from refrigeration equipment.
Experience troubleshooting, testing, repairing, diagnosing, replacing parts and components, and addressing refrigerant leaks on equipment cooling units.

Responsibilities

Perform station shift operations and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries, as directed.
Operate in accordance with established standard operating procedures and job safety standards.
Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established procedures and good engineering practice.
Conduct routine plant tours to inspect equipment and provide feedback to management and other employees.
Comply with site safety requirements, identify hazards, and take corrective actions as necessary.
Maintain accurate shift operating logs in Plantlog, records, timesheets, work orders, and other plant-operation documents.
Conduct routine chilled-water system chemistry testing, make adjustments to optimize efficiency, check consumption of chemicals, water, and other consumables, and manage inventory.
Perform plant switching and equipment tagging in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices, as directed.
Perform mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under management direction when assigned.
Investigate plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events; provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and follow-up plans.
Participate actively in the site safety team or committee.
Develop, assist with, and revise operations and maintenance procedures.
Maintain housekeeping standards and perform housekeeping duties.
Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on systems and equipment, and support corrective maintenance on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised.
Perform other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements.
Improve proficiency toward qualifying at the next O&M Technician level, progressing toward O&M Technician Level 4.
Communicate with company personnel at the site and other locations.
Represent the company in dealings with customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel under management direction.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins.