IC&E Technician, Biomass MW - DOT

DTE Energy•Three Rivers, MI

1d•$37 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things. DTE Biomass Energy (DTEBE) develops, owns and operates renewable energy projects throughout the United States. Our company converts biogas generated at landfills and at dairy farms into clean, renewable electricity or renewable natural gas (RNG). As a leader in this industry, with more than 20 operating facilities stretching from North Carolina to California, we have the proven capabilities to help provide communities with safe, environmentally sound renewable energy. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, DTE Biomass Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy. DTEBE has an immediate opening at our facility below. Westside Gas Producers, LLC is a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) processing facility that utilizes landfill gas at the Waste Management landfill in Three Rivers, MI. The facility has an inlet capacity is 4.5 MMSCFD and utilizes the Krysol process to purify landfill gas into pipeline quality gas. WSD operations are responsible for GCCS maintenance and expansion. The pay range for this position is $36.90 - $48.58. Job SummaryLocation: Three Rivers, MI This position is responsible for executing maintenance and operating gas processing facilities that upgrade raw biogas from various sources into renewable natural gas that is ultimately injected into a natural gas pipeline. The RNG business line is expanding rapidly and provides advancement opportunities for individuals who excel. The IC&E Technician reports directly to the Plant Manager and maintains a matrixed relationship with the Controls Manager. This position may involve duties related to the maintenance of a DOT-regulated pipeline, and employment will require compliance with random drug screening as specified by DOT PHMSA regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and have a good driving record
At least 5 years of industrial experience and/or Electrician experience, showing continuous skill advancement
Solid background in instrumentation and controls – flow meters, control valves, PLC, calibration, VFD, 4-20 mA signals, gas chromatographs, etc.
Safety background/understanding – Understanding of OSHA requirements, developing a good safety culture, and implementing safety improvements

Responsibilities

Executes maintenance on compressors, pipelines, conduct electrical troubleshooting, create operational reports, and safely operating a complex renewable natural gas processing plant while maximizing profitability
Attention to detail, especially with the correct metering of renewable gas, will be critical to success
Safely, ethically, and profitably operate the equipment necessary for the processing and transportation of gas produced from eight dairy manure digesters into pipeline quality gas
Calibrates tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all power plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment
Performs maintenance on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors
Designs and install new equipment and/or system modifications
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on DC backup power equipment, process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC) and emission monitoring equipment
Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contractors on specific tasks as required
Identify safety hazards and recommend solutions
Follow environmental compliance work practices; identify non-compliance problems and assist in implementing solutions
Train other team members in the areas of instrumentation, control, and electrical systems
Perform housekeeping assignments as directed
Perform equipment safety inspections as required and record results as appropriate
Participate in small construction projects. Read and interpret drawings, sketches, prints and specifications as required
Order parts as needed to affect maintenance and repair
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Perform Operations tasks on an as-needed basis and other tasks as assigned