Control Room Operator

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures are followed and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Assists the Operations Supervisor 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 troubleshooting, writes, reviews, and revises operating and related procedures
• Assists the Operations Supervisor in maintaining administrative documents, generating reports and initiates action to replenish consumables
• Provides feedback to the Operations Supervisor 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 Operation Supervisor 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Three (3) years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance, including experience as a qualified O&M Tech III
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• 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 troubleshooting
• 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 read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with wood fired steam turbine electrical generation

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is \$45.83 - \$55.92