February 22, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Operation & Maintenance Tech (Non-Rep)

Organization:
DTE Energy
Region:
Canada, Mississippi, Vicksburg
End of contest:
May 22, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operations
Description
Job Summary

Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all power plant equipment and assist with maintenance tasks assigned.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure that the powerhouse assets are operated in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner
  • Participate in company safety programs and policies to promote a safe and healthy work environment 
  • Performs inspections, water analysis, and troubleshooting, to optimized plant performance 
  • Monitoring of operating parameters and recording operating data, including production efficiencies, electrical usage, pressures, temperatures, vibration indications, alarms and other pertinent information related to the safe operation of the power plant equipment  
  • O&M Technicians will be required to promptly notify the Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager of any unusual, abnormal, or potentially unsafe operating conditions and take appropriate action to mitigate any potentially unsafe condition or condition that if otherwise not corrected could result in out of specification system production  
  • Performs scheduled and un-scheduled plant maintenance to optimize plant availability and improve cost effectiveness 
  • Operation and routine maintenance associated with water treatment equipment. These activities will include the routine monitoring of water quality and the performance of routine maintenance of water treatment equipment  
  • The de-energization (lock-out/tag-out) of all equipment within the scope of responsibility pertaining to the power plant assets that is required to allow the safe performance of maintenance on such equipment 
  • Perform routine (planned maintenance) on all power plant equipment, including predictive, preventive, and minor corrective maintenance. Will also be required to assist contractors with work that is beyond the capability of the Operations & Maintenance Tech, including tasks such as gas turbine, steam turbine maintenance etc.     
  • The recording and documenting of all maintenance activities that are performed on power plant equipment. This includes utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to electronically document information and historical data   
  • Perform troubleshooting and correcting problems related to the proper monitoring, control, and operation of power plant equipment  
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring that the area is left in an unobstructed and safe condition following the completion of maintenance / repair tasks 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years' experience in power plant operations

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Technical training and demonstrated ability to perform successfully in similar work environments

Other Requirements:  

  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Works (8-Hour) days Monday-Friday unless needed for (12-Hour) Operator shift coverage    
  • Must be available for call outs, scheduled overtime, weekend, and holiday work

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Contact

DTE Energy

2000 2nd Ave

Detroit

Michigan États-Unis

www.dteenergy.com