Senior Gas Compression & SCADA Technician

Consumers Energy; Ira Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior Compression Technician to support and maintain natural gas compression, transmission, distribution, storage, and SCADA systems across Michigan. The role demands strong electrical code knowledge, instrumentation expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will perform complex installs, troubleshoot equipment, review drawings and vendor manuals, plan work orders, and support projects from planning through completion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in PLC/DCS ladder logic programming and HMI graphics
• Associate degree in technical field or 6+ years PLC/DCS experience
• Experience with Gas Compression, Metering, Regulation, Distribution and Storage fields
• Knowledge of national electrical code and safety practices
• SCADA, RTU, Modbus, Ethernet networking experience
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex gas processes and control systems
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office programs

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with knowledge transfer and coaching
• Analyze, diagnose, design tests and troubleshoot complex issues
• Consult with vendors and engineers on installations and maintenance
• Operate and maintain SCADA-related equipment and control systems
• Plan and document maintenance work orders and inspections
• Lead project planning, reviews and verification activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

Skills

Gas Compression

Electrical code knowledge

RTU networking

Troubleshooting complex systems

SCADA systems

Documentation & drawings

Mechanical/electrical repair

PLC/DCS ladder logic

SAP & MS Office

Education

Associate Degree in technical field

High School Diploma + 6 years PLC/DCS experience

Tools

HMI graphics programming

SCADA software

PLC programming software

Job description

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior Compression Technician to support and maintain natural gas compression, transmission, distribution, storage, and SCADA systems across Michigan. The role demands strong electrical code knowledge, instrumentation expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will perform complex installs, troubleshoot equipment, review drawings and vendor manuals, plan work orders, and support projects from planning through completion.