Operating Engineer Level 4

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

20h•$45•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, on all equipment located within a Central Utilities plant. Engineers will operate and maintain chillers, hot water generators and associated equipment which consist of the following. Hot water generators with 30 MM Btuh total heating capacity, supported by magnetic bearing chillers providing 2,800 tons of refrigeration. The chilled water system uses 1,200 GPM pumps per chiller and supported by forced draft Tower Tech cooling towers. Monitoring power distribution 13.2 kV paralleling double ended switchgear, and system monitoring via a Metasys BMS. Backup power is supplied by two 2,000 kW generators ensuring full emergency capability. HVAC equipment for the utility plant, and all other equipment associated with the facility operation as directed. Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license
At least a 3rd Class Steam license

Nice To Haves

Four years’ experience in plant operations, including two years’ operating a centralized chilled water system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public
Knowledge of basic water chemistry
Knowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers, motors, pumps, water treatment systems, electrical distribution, control systems, etc., and associated maintenance functions
Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry
Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic lifting equipment such as chain hoists, davits, slings, and hydraulic cranes
Ability to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems

Responsibilities

Identify unsafe acts or conditions; eliminate/mitigate hazards immediately where possible and notify affected personnel and supervisor
Safely operate plant equipment to meet the day to day demands of the customer’s facility
Record and analyze plant operational data and operation of facility systems to maximize equipment efficiency and reliability
Understand plant systems as a whole and the interdependencies of equipment and operator input on function and performance
Respond to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
Perform routine housekeeping duties and general clean-up of the facility and immediate surrounding area
Perform maintenance on all facility equipment including predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance. These activities include lubrication, filter replacement, tube brushing, equipment cleaning, painting, equipment tear down, inspection and re-build, etc.
Record and document all maintenance activities that are performed on facility equipment. This may include utilizing a computer-based maintenance management program to electronically document information and historical data
Follows all Company safety/environmental rules and regulations including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, chemical safety, and fire safety
Provide on-call support for emergency and contingency situations
Shift work is required, and employees will be required to perform both operation and routine maintenance of the facility equipment