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Instrument & Control Specialist (Monroe PP)

DTE Energy
remote work
United States, Michigan, Monroe
3500 E Front St (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2026
DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century.And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things. Testing Required: Not Applicable Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee's primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company's remote work guidelines. Emergency Response: Yes - Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE's emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers. Job Summary Functions as a self-directed, plant technical expert on: instrument and control systems relating to new and existing plant equipment, major plant improvement projects, complex integrated system projects and problems, outage management organization work. Locates cause of complex technical problems in new and existing computer and controls systems. Responsible for and maintains DCS/PLC/PC control system databases, configurations, and graphics. Plans and performs corrective measures, and directs the work of others in problem solving, routine maintenance and installation projects. Functions as plant control systems tuning expert. Key Accountabilities Acts as project manager for installation and start-up on new systems. Act as protection leader as needed. Analyzes process control data for use in recommendations to plant personnel to improve efficiency and reduce cost or predict failure. Communicates results, corrective action in a clear and concise manner verbally, in test and formal reports as well as electronically. Gives presentations to all levels of management. Leads, coordinates and implements problem solving and design change activities for the maintenance of plant equipment, control systems; DCS/PLC/PCs, processors and all plant instrumentation while providing work direction and problem solving on a day-to-day basis with represented and non-represented employees, both plant and external, and with contractors and vendors. Provides technical expertise in the maintenance, calibration and repair of instrumentation control equipment. Trains, both formally and informally, represented and non- represented employees and mentors employees at all levels. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements Associates degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Technology or Instrumentation Engineering; or satisfactory completion of two years of a four year recognized college Engineering Degree program, and a minimum (3) years' experience working a in a power plant, steel mill, refinery, or chemical plant site. This will include a minimum of 1 year working with the operation, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting of pneumatic, electronic, digital, PLC, PC, microprocessor and Distributed Control System OR HS Diploma and seven years of experience in a power plant or related industrial environment. This will include a minimum of 4 years working with the operation, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting of pneumatic, electronic, digital, PLC, PC, microprocessor and Distributed Control System Other Qualifications Preferred Project management experience Distributed Control System (DCS) experience, including working knowledge of ABB 800xA systems, AC800M hardware platforms, and associated control strategies used in FGD operations Motor control and communication protocols experience, including familiarity with Allen-Bradley MCCs utilizing DeviceNet and integration of field devices within legacy and hybrid communication networks Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems and field communications experience, including Siemens and ABB VFDs and systems communicating over Profibus networks PLC-based auxiliary systems knowledge, including basic working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and the ability to support troubleshooting and system restoration Protective relays and power system integration experience, including Schweitzer Engineering (SEL) relays for medium-voltage (4160V) systems and Eaton/Cutler-Hammer relays for low-voltage (480V) systems, with communication over Modbus TCP Multi-protocol integration experience, including working with industrial communication protocols such as Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, and Modbus TCP, and integrating them into a unified control system architecture Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the company Other Requirements Strong computer skills, including PC software and experience as a database power user Basic network troubleshooting knowledge Familiarity with operating systems and system integration Experience with DCS or PLC logic and graphic configuration Proficiency with OSI PI ProcessBook and Datalink Ability to analyze complex control systems Strong understanding of 1-, 2-, and 3-element control, as well as complex cascade control Capability to perform system tuning and explain control loop dynamics Additional Information Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. PRIVACYNOTICE TO CALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTS At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.