IC&E Technician, Biomass South DOT

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Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things. DTE Biomass Energy (DTEBE) develops, owns and operates renewable energy projects throughout the United States. Our company converts biogas generated at landfills and at dairy farms into clean, renewable electricity or renewable natural gas (RNG). As a leader in this industry, with more than 20 operating facilities stretching from North Carolina to California, we have the proven capabilities to help provide communities with safe, environmentally sound renewable energy. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, DTE Biomass Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy. DTEBE has an immediate opening at our facility below. Sea Breeze Energy Producers, LLC is a landfill gas to energy facility in Freeport, Texas. The facility has an 4.0 MMCFD LFG processing plant consisting of 4 Vilter screw compressors, The plant has gas treatment equipment to remove H2S, Oxygen, water and CO2. The Facility was constructed by DTE Biomass in 2018. Gas from the facility is sold to OCI Fuels Limited. The pay range for this position is $39.93 - $48.03. Job Summary Location: Angleton, TX This position is responsible for executing maintenance and operating gas processing facilities at two landfills converting raw biogas into renewable natural gas that is injected into a natural gas pipeline. These sites are in Needville and Freeport Texas. This is a rapidly growing business line with potential for future promotion following success in this role. This position will report to the Regional Operations Manager with a matrix relationship to the Controls Manager. 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. Key Accountabilities Execute maintenance on compressors, pipelines, conduct electrical troubleshooting, create operational reports, and safely operating a complex renewable natural gas processing plant while maximizing profitability Successfully utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to schedule and track maintenance activities and manage critical spares inventory 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 of gas into pipeline quality gas Calibrates tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all power plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment Perform maintenance on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors Work with Engineering team to design and install new equipment and/or perform 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 Engage in Continuous Improvement and Maintenance Reliability initiatives Minimum Education & Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid driver’s license and have a good driving record 5+ years’ 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 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: Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground. Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 50 pounds in weight. Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Talk and hear in noisy environments; use hands and fingers; handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally operate over the road vehicles, mobile equipment and/or UTV. Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to, personal fall arrest equipment, flame resistant clothing, arc rated apparel, etc. Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold. Occasionally be exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall arrest system (harness/lifeline). Be in a work environment where the noise level may occasionally be moderate to high, requiring use of hearing protection. 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 applicable federal and/or state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr DTE Energy