Renewable Energy Plant Operator MW Riverview

DTE Energy is seeking a Renewable Energy Plant Operator for its Riverview, MI location. The role involves daily operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and production reporting at a landfill gas to renewable natural gas facility. Responsibilities include diagnosing system malfunctions and adhering to safety protocols. The position requires independent work with minimal supervision. The pay range is $29.31 - $40.36.
DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century.And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? 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.

Riverview Energy Systems (RES), located at the Riverview Land Preserve Landfill in Riverview Michigan is a landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) and electric generation site. The project consists of an RNG upgrading facility that includes Ariel gas compression, selexol separation, nitrogen rejection, pipeline injection and periodic electric generation utilizing RNG powered solar gas turbines.The pay range for this position is$29.31 - $40.36.

Job Summary

Location: Riverview, MI
This position is responsible for daily operations, routine maintenance, system troubleshooting, production reporting, responding to alarm conditions and making repairs. Work is performed under indirect supervision with results evaluated against achievement of set production and spending goals while adhering to policies, procedures and professional conduct always using safe practices in an environmentally responsible matter.

Key Accountabilities

Conducts day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant including working with mechanical and electrical equipment
Diagnoses and corrects adverse gas field and plant conditions and malfunctions
Responds to alarm conditions, troubleshoots, and repairs systems, and restores operational capacity
Adheres to company and project specific health and safety requirements; participates in monthly safety audits and inspections
Maintains administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory, and records
Supports, assists, and directs the work of contractors on-site
Routinely operates a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Possesses a valid driver's license and good driving record
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrument control systems including equipment such as motors, blowers, controls, and pumps
Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays
Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Other Qualifications

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