Sr Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Consumers Energy

  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • MI,MI |
  • OnSite

Job Description

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan’s largest energy provider and one of the nation’s largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents – caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

This position may be assigned onsite to Ray Compression Station located in Armada, MI, Macomb Service Center located in Macomb, MI, Flint Service Center located in Flint, MI, Groveland Service Center located in Holly, MI or St Clare Service Center located in St Clare, MI. The candidate must be located within a daily commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those who qualify).

The candidate will spend 50% of their time onsite at Ray Compression Station.

We are looking for: Sr Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician

The Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician role provides high level of support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician is the SME for a wide variety of communication systems, functional controls, instrumentation, and measurement components integrated into a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. They will follow all CE safety standards including completing safety tailboards and JSA’s and have knowledge of national electrical code and requirements for installations in hazardous environments. The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician will have cross functional knowledge and ability to support multiple locations across the state. They will perform complex installs, maintains, and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for gas compression, gas distribution and transmission systems.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

  • PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience
  • HMI graphics programming experience
  • RTU (IPM, I/O cards, etc.)
  • Network communications- ethernet, RS485, modbus, cell modems, fiber optic
  • Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
  • National electrical code & AGA standards
  • Maintain Operator qualifications for the role
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Compressed Air Systems experience, Heater and boiler experience and Valve and Actuator repair experience
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems, & end devices
  • Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Field experience
  • Proficient with SAP and MS Office programs

We encourage you to apply if you have:

  • Associate degree in a scientific or technical field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
    • [OR] High School Diploma with six (6) or more years of applicable experience

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Plan, perform, and document periodic MGSS (Michigan Gas Safety Standards) Code Work orders; complete SOX (Witnessing) Inspections, along with performing required complex testing in accordance with maintenance programs within Gas Operations to maintain compliance with MPSC regulations
  • Operate and analyze complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems and end devices along with providing programming expertise required to maintain a typical compressor station, Transmission valve site, Distribution metering system
  • Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and provide a recommended solution by means of troubleshooting
  • Lead job planning, drawing reviews, making design decisions, completion of required systems documentation, perform system checkout functions, lead point to point verification and provide technical assistance as required to support the completion of construction projects while functioning alone or while leading project teams
  • Lead & mentor employees and/or lead the work of project teams; documents knowledge transfer to aid in succession planning process; embraces coaching and mentoring of new employees; practices good time management and planning
  • May fill in as temporary technician supervisor
  • Consult with vendors, manufactures, contractors, operators, engineering & other SME’s to provide technical expertise on higher complex issues
  • Review and interpret drawings, vendor manuals, and procedures for the purposes of installing, troubleshooting, & maintaining equipment
  • Operate and maintain complex electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
  • Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We’re a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We dont discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Womens Advisory Panel (WAP), Womens Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

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, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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