Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.We are looking for:Solar Controls Technician under general supervision installs, operates and maintains all plant instrumentation and process control equipment, including distributed discrete and analog computer systems and their peripherals, controllers and process actuators. They Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment, inverters, combiner boxes, wiring, cables, Weather stations, etc.Knowledge/skills/and abilities:
Ability to read and understand complex electrical diagrams, electronic diagrams, logic diagrams and technical manuals
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to use experience, analytical judgement, to plan and perform diversified work.
Programmable logic controller and electrical skills
Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and feedback to all team members on the site and off site.
Agility to be able to work overtime, that may include weekends and holidays.
We encourage you to apply if you have: an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed.
High School Diploma Required
4 years of experience in Electrical, PLC, and Solar Power
In this role, you will:
Performs calibrations and repairs on plant instruments, tracking system equipment and inverter controllers.
Maintains and programs plant Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Maintains and repairs all instrument, electronic, and electrical equipment.
Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, adherence to plant safety rules, procedures and identification and correction of hazards.
Assists operations as needed. Reads and interprets plans, diagrams and specifications.
Performs preventative and routine maintenance to inverters, tracking systems and combiner boxes, including live, high voltage (1500 VDC) work. Performs routine monitoring and repairs to weather tracking equipment.
Maintains records of control and electrical system modifications (including temporary jumpers).
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’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), 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.