O&M Technician III

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 $34.78.

Job Summary

Location : Cleveland, OH

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all Chilled Water and associated equipment, AHU’s (Air Houses), and Cooling Units on internal customer owned machinery. O&M Technician 3 will assist with maintenance tasks as directed by Management, Lead O&M Technician, or the Responsible O&M Technician – Level 4 in charge. All interactions with our customer are expected to be professional and courteous while providing the services and support needed for success.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries, as directed
• Perform operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practice
• Conduct routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provide feedback to management and other employees
• Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain accuracy of shift operating logs in Plantlog, records, timesheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the plant operations
• Perform routine Chilled Water System chemistry testing and make the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, water, and other consumables; monitor inventories and initiate action to replenish when appropriate
• Perform plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices
• Perform mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management or Lead O&M Technician
• Investigate plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans
• Active participant of the site safety team / committee
• Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related procedures
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; support corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained, observed by the Lead O&M Technician, or supervised by Management
• Perform other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements
• Display routine proficiency improvements toward becoming qualified at the next level of O&M Technician progressing until him / her have reached an O&M Technician – Level 4 position
• Communicate with other company personnel on site and at other locations. Represent the company in dealing with the customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel under the direction of Management
• Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins

Qualifications

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, or walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally crawl

Talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly reach with hands and arms

Frequently lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight

Occasionally push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight

Work from or on ladders, lifts, and heights of greater than 20 feet

Vision requirements for this position include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons including wet and / or humid conditions, and extreme cold and / or heat. Employee in this classification is occasionally exposed to fumes and frequently exposed to airborne particles and vibration. Employee in this classification is frequently exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

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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 applicable federal and / or state laws.