Renewable Energy Plant Operator-Carolina
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. Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC is a landfill gas to energy facility located in Mt. Gilead, NC. The facility utilizes a gas treatment system to fuel (6) CAT 3520 reciprocating engines with generators that each produce 1.6 MW/hr. of electricity. This position will be located at the Uwharrie Facility in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, but will also be supporting other facilities in North Carolina and will be required to live within an hour commute of Lexington, NC, Statesville, NC and Winston-Salem, NC. The pay range for this position is $28.88 - $38.73. Job SummaryLocation: Mt Gilead, NC This position is responsible for daily operations, routine maintenance, system troubleshooting, production reporting, responding to alarm conditions and making repairs. Work is performed under indirect supervision with results evaluated against achievement of set production and spending goals while adhering to policies, procedures and professional conduct always using safe practices in an environmentally responsible matter.
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 or no supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
