O&M Tech IV (Power Plant Control Room Operator)
Company: DTE Energy
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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 pay range for this position is$39.99 -
$44.23.LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD, CAGENERAL SUMMARYThe person holding
this position is responsible during his/her shift for all personnel
and equipment involved in the safe and efficient production of
steam and electricity. He or she leads in the coordination,
monitoring and controlling all on-shift operations. As the senior
individual on duty, he or she has the responsibility and authority
to take whatever action may be necessary to protect people,
environment and equipment. The pay rate for this position is $40.00
- $45.00 per hour.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe
essential functions of the position include:
- Ensures that all site safety and environmental requirements and
procedures are followed and takes corrective actions as
necessary.
- Assists the Lead O&M Tech to plan, direct and perform
housekeeping duties. Ensures housekeeping standards are maintained
or initiates corrective action, as required.
- Oversees all station operations, including startup, shutdown,
inspection, routine chemical testing, all switching and tagging,
equipment trouble-shooting, writes, reviews, and revises operating
and related procedures.
- Assists the Operations Manager and Lead O&M Tech in
maintaining administrative documents, generating reports and
initiates action to replenish consumables.
- Provides feedback to the Operations Manager and Lead O&M
Tech regarding the technical and administrative conduct of shift
operations.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the planned
daily operations schedule.
- Assists in the orientation, training, development of O&M
Technicians to assure high work quality.
- Assists the Lead O&M Tech in the planning of routine
preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment.
Supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment.
- Communicates with other company personnel on-site and at other
locations. Represents the company in dealing with the public, steam
and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other
non-company personnel.
- Maximizes plant efficiency and shareholder value without
compromising personnel and equipment safety, environmental
compliance or the long-term commercial viability of the
facility.
- Available for scheduled and unscheduled shift coverage,
performs tasks that require physical exertion and is expected to
respond to off-hour call-ins when contacted by phone or company
furnished pager or cell phone.
- Establishes and maintains high personal and professional
standards of safety and environmental conscientiousness and
compliance.
- Supports all departments and performs other duties necessary to
fulfill plant requirements.
- This position is defined by, but not limited to, this list of
duties and responsibilities.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Required qualifications include:
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
and perform mathematical calculations. High school or vocational
school diploma preferred. Technical training and demonstrated
ability to perform successfully in similar work environments
preferred.
- Three (3) years of power plant experience in operations and
maintenance, including experience as a qualified O&M Tech
III.
- Knowledge of power plant safety policies and procedures,
especially in the areas of high-energy systems, chemical handling,
heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces, incipient
fire suppression, and first aid.
- Basic knowledge of or ability to understand fundamental
principles related to physics, mathematics, AC and DC electrical
theory, chemistry, water treatment process, thermal dynamics, heat
transfer and fluid flow.
- Knowledge of and experience in at least four (4) of the
following skill areas: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging,
rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, piping
schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical theory, electrical
safety, vibration analysis, electrical test equipment, basic
electrical trouble-shooting, and high- and low-voltage systems,
equipment and components.
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding operation of valves, switches,
controls, keyboards and other devices associated with power
plants.
- Working knowledge of maintenance management systems.
- Ability to comprehend and apply technical information,
including mechanical and electrical drawings (such as blueprints,
P&IDs, single-line diagrams and schematics) to problem-solving
situations and trouble-shooting.
- Ability to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in
mechanical equipment and/or maintain, install, modify and
trouble-shoot plant electrical systems and equipment without
"tripping" equipment (with supervision, if necessary).
- Ability to communicate and coordinate work on technical
subjects with others across job families and with outside
vendors.
- Operating and maintenance experience with various analytical
and test equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and prior hands-on operational
experience relating to instrumentation and control systems used in
modern power stations, including burner management, combustion
control, boiler controls, turbine controls, machine condition
monitoring and continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS).
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and prior hands-on operational
experience relating to electrical systems used in modern power
stations, including 13.8KV switchgear and motors, 4160-volt
switchgear and motors, 480-volt motors and control centers,
transformers, batteries, inverters and chargers, main generator and
excitation equipment.
- Outstanding skill in leadership and interpersonal
relationships.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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.To properly perform the integral
functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand
or walk and sit. Frequently, the employee is required to climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl. It is
crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to:
talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly
reach with hands and arms.The employee in this classification will
be required to lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight. Carry
objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee
will have to push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight.Vision
requirements for this position include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
ability to adjust focus.WORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside
weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and
extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to
fumes and frequently exposed to airborne particles and vibration.
The employee is frequently exposed to mechanical and electrical
hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to
loud.At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive
workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We
seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our
communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that 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.PRIVACYNOTICE TOCALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTSREGARDING
THECOLLECTIONOF PERSONALINFORMATIONDTE Energyand its operating
groups, subsidiaries and affiliates("the Company"),are committed to
protecting the privacy and security of personal informationofall
individuals including job applicants.The Companycollects personal
information ofjob applicants inconnection with itsrecruitment and
hiringactivities.The Company doesnot sell or otherwise disclosethis
personalinformation for monetary consideration or a business
purpose to any third parties.The Companyiscommitted to complying
with theCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)effectiveJanuary 1,
2020; and all dataprivacy andlawsin the jurisdictionsin which
itrecruits and hiresemployees.Job applicantswith disabilities may
access this notice in an alternative format by contacting:
accommodations@dteenergy.comWhat Categories ofJob
ApplicantInformation Do We Collect and How Do We Use This
Information?We collect the following categories of personal
information for the purposes described below:
- Nameand contactinformation;
- Last four digits of Social SecurityNumber;
- Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority,
veteran, and disabilitystatus;
- Work history, including job title, dates of employment,duties,
experience, andskills;
- Reference and background information, includingrelationship to
Company employees or contractors, prior employment by the
Company;and background check information;
- Post-offer information and results, includingSocial Security
Number and date of birth;
- Education history,includingschools attended, degrees and
certifications earned;and
- Resume and other information provided byyou during the hiring
process.
The Company collects this information to hire the best qualified
applicantsand to comply with applicable employment laws.
What is the Company's Privacy Policy?
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personal information, please contact:Careers@dteenergy.com
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