Power Plant Maintenance Technician

Power Plant Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Woodland, CACompany: DTE ES Operations, LLCJob Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all mechanical equipment at a wood fired steam turbine electrical generation power plant. Job tasks will range from routine maintenance to complex mechanical troubleshooting and use of precision measurement tools. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.Key Accountabilities:Performs repair and maintenance work following blueprint sketches and procedures involving such tasks as drilling, tapping, fabricating, welding, machinery alignment and quality controlIdentifies mechanical design, machinery improvements or problems and recommends modifications necessary for resolutionFollows safety/environmental rules and regulations. Implements safe working practices and immediately identifies hazards and recommends and/or implements repairsWorks with all departments in a team effort to support the generating plant in attaining their goalsProvides training and technical guidance to other team membersSchedules, coordinates, works with, and monitors contractors on specific tasks as requiredAttends to housekeeping at the end of each job/taskMaintains various mechanical equipment associated with biomass and gas fired boilers, steam turbines, electrical generators, compressors, water treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and other auxiliary equipmentUses maintenance reporting system to record time and material use, problems identified and corrected, and further actions required; provide complete history of maintenance on equipmentOperates a wide variety of construction equipment, power equipment, hand tools and perform rigging and staging erectionConducts equipment and system tagging according to company and plant rules and regulationsUses Continuous Improvement tools as assigned for troubleshooting and improving plant equipmentPerforms housekeeping assignments as directedPerforms equipment safety inspections as required and records results as appropriateParticipates in small construction projects. Reads and interprets drawings, sketches, prints and specifications as requiredOrders parts as needed to affect maintenance and repairPerforms Operations tasks on an as-needed basis and other tasks as assignedMay be called to respond for emergency call-ins and overtime plus provide acceptable off-hours contact by phonePerform all other duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience Requirements:A high school diploma or equivalentFour years' experience as a mechanic/machinist in a power plant with knowledge of mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks, and weldingOther Requirements:Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's licenseAbility to read, write and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculationsDemonstrated use of standard mechanical tools and measurement devicesDemonstrated knowledge and understanding in four of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, piping schematics, mechanical drawings, basic vibration analysisDemonstrated ability to locate, troubleshoot, adjust, and correct defects in complex mechanical equipmentDemonstrated knowledge of safe work practices associated with a power plant environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work with others in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate work with others on technical subjects across job familiesAbility to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts as requiredPhysical 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 groundFrequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight, and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weightFrequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawlTalk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensivelyFrequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipmentVision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusFrequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loudRegularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery and burnsExposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall protection system (harness/lifeline)Occasionally exposed to vibration and fumes or airborne particles which will require the use of personal protective equipment including respirators; flame retardant clothing; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), etc.Enter and work in confined space areasAdditional 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.Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants: 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.