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 is assigned to the Ray Compression Station located in Richmond, MI. The candidate must be located within a daily commutable distance or willing to relocate.We are looking for: Sr SCADA Compression TechnicianThe Senior SCADA Compression Technician role provides high level of support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The Senior Compression 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 Compression 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/Ocards,etc.)
Networkcommunications-ethernet,RS485,modbus,cellmodems,fiberoptic
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
Analyzeandtroubleshootcomplexnaturalgasprocesses,controlsystems,hardwiredsystems,&enddevices
GasCompression,Metering&Regulation, Distribution,Transmission,&StorageFieldexperience
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 eight (8) or more years of applicable experience
Nice to have:
PLC programming experience
Allen Bradely PLC programming experience
Compressed Air Systems experience
Electrical certification or license
Electronic and ladder logic computer programming
Gas regulation and distribution field experience
Heater and boiler experience
SIXNET experience
Valve and actuator repair 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
Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary
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 don’t 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, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s 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.