Job Information
DTE Energy IC&E Technician - Biomass - DOT in Riverview, Michigan
IC&E Technician - Biomass - DOT
Location:
Riverview, MI, US
Company: DTE Biomass Energy, Inc
Job ID: 12221
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.
Riverview Energy Systems (RES) , located at the Riverview Land Preserve Landfill in Riverview Michigan is a landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) and electric generation site. The project consists of an RNG upgrading facility that includes Ariel gas compression, selexol separation, nitrogen rejection, pipeline injection and periodic electric generation utilizing RNG powered solar gas turbines. The pay range for this position is $33.98 - $43.56 .
Job Summary
Location: Various, United States
This position is responsible for executing maintenance, continuous improvement, and operations of renewable energy facilities. DTE Biomass owns and operates renewable energy projects in the landfill and dairy space. Technologies consist of membrane, pressure, and chemical RNG upgrading as well as electric generation by powering reciprocating engines and turbines. This is a rapidly growing business line with potential for future promotion following success in this role.
Key Accountabilities
Executes maintenance on compressors, pipelines, conduct electrical troubleshooting, create operational reports, and safely operating a complex renewable natural gas processing plant while maximizing profitability
Attention to detail, especially with the correct metering of renewable gas, will be critical to success
Safely, ethically, and profitably operate the equipment necessary for the processing and transportation of gas produced from eight dairy manure digesters into pipeline quality gas
Calibrates tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all power plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment
Performs maintenance on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors
Designs and install new equipment and/or system modifications
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on DC backup power equipment, process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC) and emission monitoring equipment
Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contractors on specific tasks as required
Identify safety hazards and recommend solutions
Follow environmental compliance work practices; identify non-compliance problems and assist in implementing solutions
Train other team members in the areas of instrumentation, control, and electrical systems
Perform housekeeping assignments as directed
Perform equipment safety inspections as required and record results as appropriate
Participate in small construction projects. Read and interpret drawings, sketches, prints and specifications as required
Order parts as needed to affect maintenance and repair
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Perform Operations tasks on an as-needed basis and other tasks as assigned
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and have a good driving record
At least 5 years of industrial experience and/or Electrician experience, showing continuous skill advancement
Solid background in instrumentation and controls – flow meters, control valves, PLC, calibration, VFD, 4-20 mA signals, gas chromatographs, etc.
Safety background/understanding – Understanding of OSHA requirements, developing a good safety culture, and implementing safety improvements
Other Qualifications
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
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:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical including ability to utilize respiratory protection and all other safety requirements, drug screen and background check
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls due to regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery
Reach with hands and arms, and to hold objects
Sit, stand, or walk for 8–14-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
Hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments
Frequently lift objects up to 30 pounds
Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
The employee will be required to operate and maintain a DOT regulated pipeline. Employee will be subject to random drug screening during employment per DOT PHMSA requirements. Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold and/or heat. Most work is within the vicinity of a municipal solid waste disposal facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Additional Information
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
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.