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DTE Energy
Operating Engineer Level 4
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A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$57,726 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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 hourly rate for this position is$44.90. Job Summary Detroit, MIThis 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.[JC1.1]Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies, procedures, and industry best practices. Key Accountabilities Identify unsafe acts or conditions; eliminate/mitigate hazards immediately where possible and notify affected personnel and supervisorSafely operate plant equipment to meet the day to day demands of the customer's facilityRecord and analyze plant operational data and operation of facility systems to maximize equipment efficiency and reliabilityUnderstand plant systems as a whole and the interdependencies of equipment and operator input on function and performanceRespond to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable mannerPerform routine housekeeping duties and general clean-up of the facility and immediate surrounding areaPerform 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 dataFollows all Company safety/environmental rules and regulations including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, chemical safety, and fire safetyProvide on-call support for emergency and contingency situationsShift work is required, and employees will be required to perform both operation and routine maintenance of the facility equipment Qualifications A high school diploma or GED, City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and at least a 3rd Class Steam license are requiredFour years' experience in plant operations, including two years' operating a centralized chilled water system preferredAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public preferredKnowledge of basic water chemistry is desiredKnowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers, motors, pumps, water treatment systems, electrical distribution, control systems, etc., and associated maintenance functions preferredAbility to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants preferredKnowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry preferredAbility to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic lifting equipment such as chain hoists, davits, slings, and hydraulic cranes preferredAbility to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems preferred Additional Qualifications The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Frequently sit, stand, walk or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl.
Reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, taste and smell.
Talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight.
Frequently lift... For full info follow application link. DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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 hourly rate for this position is$44.90. Job Summary Detroit, MIThis 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.[JC1.1]Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies, procedures, and industry best practices. Key Accountabilities Identify unsafe acts or conditions; eliminate/mitigate hazards immediately where possible and notify affected personnel and supervisorSafely operate plant equipment to meet the day to day demands of the customer's facilityRecord and analyze plant operational data and operation of facility systems to maximize equipment efficiency and reliabilityUnderstand plant systems as a whole and the interdependencies of equipment and operator input on function and performanceRespond to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable mannerPerform routine housekeeping duties and general clean-up of the facility and immediate surrounding areaPerform 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 dataFollows all Company safety/environmental rules and regulations including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, chemical safety, and fire safetyProvide on-call support for emergency and contingency situationsShift work is required, and employees will be required to perform both operation and routine maintenance of the facility equipment Qualifications A high school diploma or GED, City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and at least a 3rd Class Steam license are requiredFour years' experience in plant operations, including two years' operating a centralized chilled water system preferredAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public preferredKnowledge of basic water chemistry is desiredKnowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers, motors, pumps, water treatment systems, electrical distribution, control systems, etc., and associated maintenance functions preferredAbility to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants preferredKnowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry preferredAbility to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic lifting equipment such as chain hoists, davits, slings, and hydraulic cranes preferredAbility to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems preferred Additional Qualifications The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Frequently sit, stand, walk or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl.
Reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, taste and smell.
Talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight.
Frequently lift... For full info follow application link. DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.