Sr Compression Tech

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.  

Location: This position is onsite at the Ray Compressor Station located in Armada, Michigan.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Compression Technician provides support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The Senior Compression Technician is responsible for the high-level technical support 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 Senior Compression Technician will have cross functional knowledge and ability to support multiple locations across the state. They will perform installs, maintains and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for gas compression, gas distribution and transmission storage and pipeline systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to effectively support project teams: document knowledge transfer to aid in succession planning process; embracing and coaching of new employees; practice good time management and planning.
• Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and provide a recommended solution by means of troubleshooting
• Consult with vendors, manufactures, contractors, operators, engineering & other SME's to provide technical expertise on higher complex issues. Technicians to review and interpret drawings, vendor manuals, and procedures for the purposes of installing, troubleshooting, & maintaining equipment   
• Operate and analyze 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
• Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
• 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   
• Responsible for 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
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Fields
• Knowledge of national electrical code & AGA standards
• Knowledge of RTU (IPM, I/O cards, etc.). Network communications- ethernet, RS485, modbus, cell modems, fiber optic
• Knowledge required to analyze and troubleshoot complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems, & end devices
• Knowledge required to operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
• Maintain Operator qualifications for the role
• Mechanical Aptitude. Compressed Air System, heater and boil, and valve and actuator repair experience
• PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience. HMI graphics programming experience
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office programs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in a scientific or technical field with four (4) or more years of experience with PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming, HMI graphics programming, Compressed Air Systems, heater & boiler repair, valve & actuator repair, Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, and Storage Field
  • (OR) High School diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of experience with PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming, HMI graphics programming, Compressed Air Systems, heater & boiler repair, valve & actuator repair, Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, and Storage Field

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 in Energy (WE), 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.