Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Summary
Under general supervision, the Generating Plant Electrician, will direct up to six employees and perform such duties as:
•Performing associated administrative work to complete any given job including but not limited to:
•Full scope job planning, procedure changes, updating electrical drawings, request for material and job setup, including administrative requirements per generation site procedures
•Contact vendors for the purpose of securing or giving of routine information in the field of electrical and electronic equipment
•Performing toxin checks when required
•Receiving worker's protective tagging
•Calibration of electrical and electronic control devices
•Inspecting, installing, troubleshooting and repairing the most complex electrical apparatus and systems in and around the plant, adjacent substations, and in the coal yards
•Inspecting, installing, troubleshooting and repairing air conditioning and HVAC control systems and associated equipment
•Inspecting, installing, troubleshooting and repairing communication wiring systems
•Inspecting, installing, troubleshooting and repairing fiber optics
•Inspecting, installing, troubleshooting and repairing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and the systems they control
•Install or remove small amounts of insulation including Class III and Class IV asbestos work in conjunction with performing their duties
•Simple alignment of rotating electrical equipment
•General acetylene and arc welding
•Must be willing to travel to other generating plants to perform work
•Must be willing to train other employees
•Perform other similar and related work
Requirements
•High School diploma or GED
•4 or more years of experience in related work or equivalent ability to perform the job
The following skills and experience will set you apart from others:
•Successfully complete the Generating Plant Electrician training program
•Ability to attain air conditioning refrigerant federal certification
•Practical working knowledge of complex electrical and mechanical apparatus of switchboards and of machine shop tools and practices.
•Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
•Familiar with the use and application of protective apparatus for working on or near energized conductors.
•Ability to read, interpret and understand all wiring diagrams and prints for all electrical apparatus in and around the plant or adjacent substations and coal yards.
•Thorough working knowledge of the operation and construction of electrical and mechanical apparatus, the application of insulation and the principles involved in control circuits, relays and electronic components
•The aptitude and demonstrated ability in the use of computers to perform the duties of a Generating Plant Electrician (i.e., PLC's, laptop, desktop and hand held)
•Practical working knowledge of complex electrical and mechanical apparatus of switchboards
•Ability to read, interpret and understand all wiring diagrams and prints for all electrical apparatus in and around the plant or adjacent substations and coal yards
Hours and Travel
Meet travel requirements of the position. Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. On a continuous basis, sit, stand, bend, climb ladders (up to 40 feet), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist for varying periods in the course of work; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; lift or carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; to communicate with co-workers using a two-way radio; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see in the normal vision range with or without correction to read computer screen, blueprints, and drafting plans; hear in the... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
