Maintenance Mechanic - NorthStar Clean Energy - Dearborn, MI

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Job Description
NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com.

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.

The Dearborn Industrial Generation (DIG) is a combined natural gas and blast furnace gas fueled power plant located in Dearborn, Michigan adjacent to the Ford Rouge industrial complex. The facility is capable of generating up to 800 MW of electricity and 1.2 million pounds per hour of steam. The plant is comprised of one simple cycle gas turbine, two high-efficiency natural gas combined cycle units with heat recovery steam generators, three blast furnace gas/natural gas boilers and one steam turbine. DIG provides AK Steel, Inc. and Ford Motor Company with steam to serve their heating and processing needs. DIG sells its capacity and energy into the MISO market.

Under general supervision, performs a variety semi-skilled duties and responsibilities involved in the maintenance, repair, service and installation of equipment, machinery and related facilities. Keeps records and prepares reports; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Perform the tasks common to the classification under supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment utilizing skills in welding, pipefitting, plumbing, mill righting and machinery
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards and adherence to plant safety rules and procedures
• Troubleshoot and isolate mechanical problems; implement corrective actions, as appropriate. Perform basic carpentry work, small engine and tool repair, as required
• Plan and lay out work in accordance with applicable standards and codes. Recommend changes to improve efficiency and/or quality of mechanical operations, as appropriate
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams and specifications. Maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment. Diagnose problems with equipment and determine the best course of action to take
• Provide estimates of time and material required; requisitions, tools and supplies in accordance with established procedures. Prepares and maintains documentation and reports, as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties such as cleaning, oiling, and lubricating equipment as assigned. Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machines
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Perform regular safety checks on all equipment and keep accurate records of all maintenance performed on each machine. Repair or replace defective parts on equipment as needed