Operating Engineer Apprentice
Company: DTE Energy
Location: Atlantic City
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
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. Job Summary Location: Atlantic City, NJ The
Operating Engineer Apprentice is responsible for assisting the
Operating Engineer in operating, monitoring, and performing routine
maintenance on all equipment located within the DTE Atlantic LLC
and the Borgata Casino Hotel. The Operating Engineer Apprentice is
also responsible for completing the necessary training to receive
their State of New Jersey Operating Engineer's license. Work and
training are performed under direct supervision of the Lead
Engineer and performance is reviewed against an established set of
goals and Company policies and procedures. Plant equipment includes
the following: (1) 7.5 MW Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine generator
with associated Rentech Waste Heat Recovery Unit. (2) Volcano
100,000 BTU/HR Dual Fuel Hot Water Generators. (2) Thermax 910 Ton
Absorption Chillers. (6) Trane 2600 Ton CentraVac Duplex
Centrifugal Chillers. (16) Baltimore Air Coil 1300-ton Cross Flow
Cooling Towers. (4) 2MW Cummins Emergency Diesel Generators.
Auxiliary equipment includes Hot, Chilled, and Condenser Water
Pumps, Energy Transfer Stations, Turbine Gas compressor skid and
SCR system. Balance of plant equipment includes, air compressors,
water treatment systems, filters, instrumentation, PLC controls and
12.4Kv, 480 V and 125 Vdc electrical systems. Key Accountabilities
*Ensure that equipment is operated in a safe, efficient, and
environmentally responsible manner while satisfying Customer's
utility and energy requirements
*Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures
*Perform all shift operations and maintenance, including startup
and shutdown of utility systems and ancillary equipment
*Perform operations in accordance with standard operating
procedures (SOP's) and prudent safety standards
*Participation in safety processes as key member of the Site Safety
committee, leading monthly safety meetings and having a shared
responsibility for the site's overall safety performance
*Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent
with established operating procedures and prudent industry best
practices
*Conduct multiple rounds per shift of the Central Energy Plant and
customer facility to inspect equipment, ensure systems are
functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate
operational problems as they arise
*Read and record gauges and meters and record all operating data
using handheld electronic tablet
*Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as
necessary
*Ensure accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets,
work orders, and other administrative documents related to Central
Energy Plant assets
*Coordinate water chemistry testing and make necessary adjustments
to optimize efficiency
*Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, gases, fuels, water,
and other consumables; monitor inventories and initiate action to
replenish as needed
*Perform plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of
equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent
operations and maintenance best practices
*Perform electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting,
and maintenance tasks as assigned
*Investigate plant problems, and unusual events. Provide accurate
information, analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate
follow-up plans
*Report in real time all incidents, accidents, and near misses to
Plant Manager or Designee
*Perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all plant
systems and components as required
*Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related
procedures to ensure optimal performance of systems
*Perform and maintain plant housekeeping duties
*Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
on all systems and equipment
*Update and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System
(CMMS)
*Communicate pertinent information to company personnel, customers,
and vendors
*Communicate shift activities with relief person during shift
changes
*Assist other team members and works with all departments to
support corporate and plant goals
*Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour
call-ins as needed
*Leads and participates in assigned continuous improvement efforts
throughout the facility
*Complete all assigned safety training and safety responsibilities
as required
*Complete Apprentice Training Program benchmarks related to the
operation and maintenance of system components through on-the-job
training, PID's, operation and maintenance manuals, systems walk
throughs, and associated training materials
*Assist Chief Engineer with administrative tasks and tailor
training program to individual needs and values
*Perform other duties as assigned
*Obtain State of New Jersey Stationary Engineering Licenses
Qualifications
PRIVACYNOTICE TO CALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTS
At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace
where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek
individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our
communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national
origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital
status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status
protected by law.
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