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Sr Equipment Technician

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Jun 29, 2026
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 the DE Karn 3&4 plant located in Essexville, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. This position is a timebound full-time opportunity designed to support a specific business need with an anticipated duration through the cold and dark (retiring the generating facility) transition with an anticipated duration through approximately 2031. As a timebound employee, you will receive competitive compensation and full benefits consistent with company policy. During the this assignment, you are not eligible to apply for other opportunities until six months before the conclusion of the assignment. If you are unable to find another role within six months of the assignment end, your employment will be separated. General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Senior Equipment Technician is responsible for overseeing and managing the water chemistry and overall water needs of plant to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This position is responsible for performing sample collection and laboratory analysis to monitor water quality and support operational decision making. The Senior Equipment Technician evaluates trends in chemical and system performance data to proactively identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain optimal system performance. The Senior Equipment Technician will provide environmental quality checks and collect data to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The Senior Equipment Technician will adhere to all internal safety standards and local, state, and federal safety regulations. The Senior Environmental Technician will need to have knowledge of utility practices and procedures, boiler water chemistry and environmental regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform daily/weekly/monthly/annual environmental compliance tasks Ensure work is performed in conformance with corporate safety procedures Monitor water chemistry using EPRI standards to support plant operation Troubleshoot equipment issues to address quality problems Monitor and collect samples/analyze for NPDES permit requirements Perform laboratory calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting of various lab equipment Collection of samples from various equipment to support plant needs Management of waste characterization, transportation and disposal Ability to safely offload tanker trucks and to handle various chemicals Responding to environmental incidents Work closely with operations department to support plant needs Maintain water inventory Environmental reporting (SARA Title III, ROP, COI, ...) Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong communication skills (oral and written) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Knowledge and/or experience in utility practices and procedures Work as a team or alone depending on the needs of the service Self-motivated and organized Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities Education Associate degree in a technical or scientific field and4+ years of relevant experience [OR] High School and 6+ years of relevant experience 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, capABLE, Interfaith 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.