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Performance Engineer

Posted by: Consumers Energy

Posted date: 2014-May-02

Location: Michigan

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At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our ability to deliver reliable electric and natural gas services begins with our commitment to reflecting the unique character and diverse perspectives of the 6.5 million people we serve across Michigan. As a major Midwest company with more than 7,000 employees, we’re powered by the Value of All: the idea that every individual matters, and that the best way to serve our community is to be an active part of it.

Are you a dynamic engineer with turbine and boiler thermodynamic cycles experience, seeking your next challenge?

Make a difference! Join our team of technical experts in the Equipment Performance Testing Section (EPTS) of the Engineering Services Department (ESD), where your expertise is highly valued at our generating facilities in Michigan and to the engineering projects within Consumers Energy. We’ll rely on your advanced technical and problem-solving skills as you analyze, performance test and assist plant personnel maintain turbines, feedwater heaters, condensers, pumps, boilers, fans, air heaters, coal pulverizers and air quality equipment.

Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting thermodynamic computer modeling and cycle analysis with the Syntha 2000 software
  • Thoroughly learning the roles and responsibilities of maintaining the hardware, software, and communications of our on-line heat rate system, to eventually allocate 50% of your time in this capacity
  • Performing periodic boiler tuning for optimum combustion, emissions, and SCR performance
  • Providing oversight, periodic quality control audits, and assisting Plant personnel with various problem solving situations

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer license is preferred
  • 3+ years of plant experience in plant performance is desired
  • A good understanding of power plants with a fairly good understanding of thermodynamics cycles and calculations
  • Strong communication skills with ability to develop good working relationships, especially with our generating plant customers
  • Proficiency at complex VBA macro programming, especially for MS Excel
  • Availability for 25% travel to facilities throughout Michigan, including overnight and extended stays

The desired position location will be in Jackson, MI, but consideration will be given to alternative locations of Essexville or West Olive, MI.


Response Information:

Every day, we’re working together to improve the quality of life for people across Michigan through responsible business practices, valuing our customers, dynamic energy innovation, and a relentless dedication to helping people from all backgrounds build extraordinary careers. Learn more about joining the Consumers Energy family and discover how your talents can be utilized. This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package consistent with experience. For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit our corporate website at:

www.consumersenergy.com/careers

Click on “Browse Current Openings” and apply to Job Req. #50537929. Interested candidates must submit a resume online.

Consumers Energy is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to building and connecting with a diverse workforce. 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 or national origin.

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Job Title Performance Engineer
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Posted By Consumers Energy
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Location Location -> Michigan
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Classification Job Classification -> Engineering