O&M Technician

DTE Energy•Brook Park, OH

2d•$25 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of chilled water systems and associated equipment, air handling units, and cooling units on internal customer-owned machinery. The position performs station shift operations and maintenance under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager. The technician is expected to interact professionally and courteously with the customer and provide services and support that contribute to success. Pay is determined by collective bargaining agreement job levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The stated pay range is $25.04–$41.74.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license and good driving record.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS 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).
Experience removing, adding, trimming, and reclaiming refrigerants from refrigeration equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, diagnose, and replace parts and components, and address refrigerant leaks on equipment cooling units.
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.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional crawling; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 35 pounds; occasional pushing or pulling up to 70 pounds; and working on ladders, lifts, and heights greater than 20 feet.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all seasons, including wet or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat, with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, mechanical and electrical hazards, and moderate-to-loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Four years of power plant operations and maintenance experience.
Experience using Maximo and Leido’s HIM controls.
Ability to complete the site-specific written qualification program.
Knowledge of chiller plant safety, policies, and procedures, including chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of fundamental principles of physics, mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, and chemistry.
Knowledge of or experience with pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and 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.

Responsibilities

Perform station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries.
Operate in accordance with established standard operating procedures and job safety standards.
Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practice.
Conduct routine plant tours to inspect equipment and provide feedback to management and other employees.
Follow site safety requirements and procedures, identify hazards, and take corrective action as necessary.
Maintain accurate shift operating logs in Plantlog, records, timesheets, work orders, and other plant operations documents.
Perform plant switching and equipment tagging under approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices.
Perform mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance under the direction of management or the Lead O&M Technician.
Investigate plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events; provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and follow-up plans.
Conduct contractor and visitor safety orientations in accordance with company policy.
Facilitate pre-job briefs with staff and contractors to support worker safety and compliance with DTE policies and procedures.
Participate in the site safety team or committee.
Develop, assist with, and revise operations and maintenance procedures.
Perform housekeeping duties and maintain housekeeping standards.
Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on systems and equipment and support corrective maintenance on selected equipment when properly trained, observed by the Lead O&M Technician, or supervised by management.
Become a subject matter expert or system representative for assigned systems.
Perform other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements.
Communicate with company personnel at the site and other locations and, under management direction, represent the company in dealings with customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel.
Assist team members and work with all departments to support operational goals.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins when contacted.