Onsite Senior Gas Compression Tech — SCADA & Field Ops

CMS Energy, Corp.; Ira Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior Compression Technician to provide high-level support for gas compression and SCADA systems across Michigan. The role involves diagnosing complex issues, coordinating with vendors and engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have PLC/DCS ladder logic experience, HMI graphics programming skills, and familiarity with gas transmission, distribution, and storage operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree with PLC/DCS ladder logic programming experience and HMI graphics programming.
• Experience with gas compression, metering/regulation, and transmission/storage field operations.
• Strong knowledge of national electrical code and SCADA-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support for compression, transmission, distribution, storage, and SCADA systems.
• Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and engineers to install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software.
• Plan and document code work orders and inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead project teams and ensure design reviews and documentation are completed.

Skills

Gas Compression

Metering & Regulation

Distribution

Transmission

Storage

National Electrical Code

RTU networks

Diagnostics

PLC/DCS ladder logic

HMI graphics programming

SAP & MS Office

Education

Associate degree in science/technical field

High school diploma with PLC/DCS experience

Job description

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior Compression Technician to provide high-level support for gas compression and SCADA systems across Michigan. The role involves diagnosing complex issues, coordinating with vendors and engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have PLC/DCS ladder logic experience, HMI graphics programming skills, and familiarity with gas transmission, distribution, and storage operations.