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O&M Technician DTE Energy Location: Ohio Category: Technician

Electricenergyonline, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Job Summary Location: St. Bernard, OH

The person holding this position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all utility plant equipment and assist with maintenance tasks as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

Performs all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries

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

Conducts routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provides feedback to other employees

Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions, as necessary

Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plant

Performs routine cycle chemistry testing and makes the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriate

Performs plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices

Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, trouble‑shooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management when assigned

Investigates plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow‑up plans

Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational test and adjustments on all power plant systems and components, as required

Develops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related procedures

Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties

Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised

Becomes lead system representative on assigned systems

Performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements

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

Assist other team members and works with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals

Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off‑hour call‑ins when contacted by phone

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED, four years of experience and license is required

Must be AUO qualified

An associate degree is preferred

Must have knowledge of utility and power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers motors, pumps, fluid systems, chemical handling, wastewater treatment systems, centrifugal air compressors, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems, etc. and associated maintenance functions to provide for the following: Ability to learn and become proficient in all site specific systems and subsystems

Knowledge of power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in area such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment

Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC & DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry

Knowledge of and experience in mechanical maintenance, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and using electrical test equipment Knowledge of chemistry and power plant chemical applications Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants

Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings

Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment and/or maintain, install, modify, and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and equipment

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to operate and maintain various analytical and test equipment

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