Senior IC&E Technician

DTE Energy•Calvert City, KY

2d•$47 - $59

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. The pay range for this position is $47.14 - $58.93. Job SummaryLocation: Calvert City, KY This senior level position is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex instrumentation, control, electrical, and electronic systems within a power generation plant. This role serves as a technical lead, providing mentorship to other technicians, supporting plant reliability and performance initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement, safety leadership, and system upgrades. The Senior IC&E Technician exercises a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion and works with minimal supervision. The position partners closely with Plant Management, Engineering, Operations, and external contractors. Performance is evaluated based on operational reliability, technical leadership, safety outcomes, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Seven (7) years' experience as an IC&E Technician in a power generation plant
Advanced experience with low-voltage electrical systems up to 600 VAC
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain eligibility
Expert knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, controls, and instrumentation
Advanced ability to calibrate I&C systems and equipment, including analytic equipment
Advanced proficiency with test instruments used for diagnostics of DCS, PLCs, MCCs, generators, transformers, and CEM systems
Ability to complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
Strong working knowledge of plant safety policies, and procedures, including electrical safety, chemicals, confined spaces, and emergency response
Solid understanding of fundamental including AC/DC electrical theory
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and operational priorities
Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in related field

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including low-voltage electrical equipment up to 600 VAC
Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment
Lead and perform complex maintenance and troubleshooting on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors
Perform and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring work quality, safety compliance and minimal downtime
Troubleshoot and maintain DC backup power systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), analytical and emissions monitoring equipment (CEM)
Design, evaluate, and implement equipment upgrades, system modifications, and reliability improvements Maintain and audit Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data ensure accuracy, completenss and asset maintenance
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to team members
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
Support capital projects, system upgrades and small construction projects
Interpret and develop drawings, schematics, specifications and procedures
Procure and manage inventory to support maintenance and repair activities
Oversee and evaluate contractor work related to IC&E systems, ensuring quality and compliance.
Comply with all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures
Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and prudent safety standards
Serve as a key member of the Site Safety Committee, leading safety initiatives, performing hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions
Perform plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance best practices
Communicate technical and operational information clearly and professionally to internal teams, management, vendors, and customersCoordinate work activities with operations, engineering, management, and contractors to support plant and corporate goalsWork scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as required
Perform other duties as assigned