Renewable Energy Plant Operator - MW
About The Position
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. Riverview Energy Systems (RES), located at the Riverview Land Preserve Landfill in Riverview Michigan is a landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) and electric generation site. The project consists of an RNG upgrading facility that includes Ariel gas compression, selexol separation, nitrogen rejection, pipeline injection and periodic electric generation utilizing RNG powered solar gas turbines. The pay range for this position is $35.35 - $45.40.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrument control systems including equipment such as motors, blowers, controls, and pumps
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
- Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Previous military experience
- A technical degree in an electrical or mechanical field is preferable, or equivalent work experience with electrical and mechanical systems
- Familiar with gas compression and/or gas transportation
Responsibilities
- Conducts day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant including working with mechanical and electrical equipment
- Diagnoses and corrects adverse gas field and plant conditions and malfunctions
- Responds to alarm conditions, troubleshoots, and repairs systems, and restores operational capacity
- Adheres to company and project specific health and safety requirements; participates in monthly safety audits and inspections
- Maintains administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory, and records
- Supports, assists, and directs the work of contractors on-site
- Routinely operates a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
