Job Description

Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

Position Summary

The Gas Turbine Technician is responsible for:

* The proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned on shift.
* Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and instrumentation.
* This equipment includes, but is not limited to the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, diesel generators and other auxiliary equipment.
* Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.

Supervisory Relations

This position works under the direction of the O&M Manager.

Required Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* High School diploma OR GED equivalent.
* Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge.
* Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
* Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
* OR, four years of related experience and/or training or a combination of experience and/or education.

Essential Functions

* Supports the O&M Manager in the proper operation of the combined cycle generating facility with minimal guidance or assistance.
* Competently operates and maintains all plant equipment.
* Capable of operating plant equipment locally via PLC panel interfaces.
* Communicates plant issues and keeps O&M Manager fully informed of plant operations, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.
* Fully supports the use of a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) by displaying a proficiency in using the system, entering data consistent with fellow employees and dedication to the facility maintenance philosophy.
* Thoroughly records equipment problems in SAP via notifications and documents maintenance actions taken on work order forms.
* Handles corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance work orders in a timely and high-quality manner.
* Shows diligence in documenting spare parts usage and re-ordering.
* Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels to verify operating conditions.
* Visually inspects and listens to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
* Provides detailed status of plant conditions to fellow gas turbine technicians at shift turnover.
* Performs water chemistry analysis on HRSGs and cooling tower systems.
* Ensures water chemistry is within proper control ranges.
* Makes adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blow down rates.
* Works with plant chemist and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.
* Operates demineralized water system in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer and plant procedures.
* Monitors demineralized water system to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.
* Uses facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to operate, maintain and repair facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within acceptable parameters.
* Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, gauges, etc. and cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.
* Opens and closes valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation.
* Opens and closes circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
* Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.
* Sets up and operates various tools and instruments to repair parts and equipment.
* Operates welding and cutting equipment.
* Diagnoses cause of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
* Repairs, replaces, dismantles and examines defective parts along with lubricating and cleaning parts.
* Uses test equipment to calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and electrical circuits.
* Assists in troubleshooting and inspecting programmable logic controllers, plant control systems and distributive control systems including control card replacement and wiring terminations.
* Assists with repairs of plant instrumentation and plant equipment.
* Identifies and resolves Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) problems.
* Assists in performing calibrations and gas bottle change outs.
* Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs.
* Assists with compliance of all plant environmental permits.
* Works shift hours, overtime, and irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility.
* Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility.
* Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant.
* Supports and adheres to Consumers Energy Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

* Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping.
* The ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The recommended maximum weight for employees to lift without the aid of other employees or a lifting device is 35 pounds.

Application Deadline
This Job opening is posted for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.