Sr Compression Technician

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

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This position is onsite at St Clair, or Lansing located in Ira and Lansing, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Compression Technician provides a high level of support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The incumbent is the SME for a wide variety of communication systems, functional controls, instrumentation, and measurement components integrated into a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Follow all safety standards including completing safety tailboards and JSA's and have knowledge of national electrical code and requirements for installations in hazardous environments. Utilize cross functional knowledge and ability to support multiple locations across the state. Perform complex installs, maintain and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for gas compression, gas distribution and transmission systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively support project teams: document knowledge transfer to aid in succession planning process; embracing and coaching of new employees; practice good time management and planning.
• Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and provide a recommended solution by means of troubleshooting
• Consult with vendors, manufactures, contractors, operators, engineering & other SME's to provide technical expertise on higher complex issues. Technicians to review and interpret drawings, vendor manuals, and procedures for the purposes of installing, troubleshooting, & maintaining equipment
• Operate and analyze natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems and end devices along with providing programming expertise required to maintain a typical compressor station, transmission valve site, distribution metering system
• Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
• Plan, perform, and document periodic MGSS (Michigan Gas Safety Standards) Code Work orders; complete SOX (Witnessing) Inspections, along with performing required complex testing in accordance with maintenance programs within Gas Operations to maintain compliance with MPSC regulations
• Responsible for job planning, drawing reviews, making design decisions, completion of required systems documentation, perform system checkout functions, lead point to point verification and provide technical assistance as required to support the completion of construction projects while functioning alone or while leading project teams
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Fields. Broad Knowledge
• Knowledge of national electrical code & AGA standards Broad Knowledge
• Knowledge of RTU (IPM, I/O cards, etc.). Network communications- ethernet, RS485, modbus, cell modems, fiber optic Professional Standard
• Knowledge required to analyze and troubleshoot complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems, & end devices Professional Standard
• Knowledge required to operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties Professional Standard
• Maintain Operator qualifications for the role Professional Standard
• Mechanical Aptitude. Compressed Air System, heater and boil, and valve and actuator repair experience. Broad Knowledge
• PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience. HMI graphics programming experience Broad Knowledge
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office programs Professional Standard

Education/Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree in a scientific or technical field with 4 years in PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience. HMI graphics programming experience; Compressed Air Systems experience, Heater and boiler experience and Valve and Actuator repair experience; Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Field experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with 6 years in PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience. HMI graphics programming experience; Compressed Air Systems experience, Heater and boiler experience and Valve and Actuator repair experience; Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Field experience

Physical Demands

This role is regulated under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This regulation covers functions in pipeline operations, pipeline maintenance or pipeline emergency-response. Employees in this role will be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the regulations set forth by the PHMSA.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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