What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician III Gas Storage position at WEC Energy Group?
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Technician III Gas Storage in our Columbus, Michigan location.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Technician III performs all job tasks with minimal supervision and should act as lead for other employees. Responsible for maintaining gas measurement, system safety, electronic and pneumatic control, and LNG/dehydration equipment. Creates and maintains AutoCAD drawings. PLC work to include Loading, Reading, Modifying and Troubleshooting programs. Capable of replacing and reprograming HMI's for computer controlled equipment. Works on medium voltage (up to 2400 V) equipment, performs measurement and maintenance work on cathodic protection equipment. Researches technical solutions to operational problems and makes recommendations to management and operating personnel.
Provides daily work direction as necessary to team members or co-workers while performing own job; should contribute to planning, work scheduling and minor decision-making regarding work methods. Should provide feedback on team member or co-worker performance to immediate supervisor. Suggests solutions to long term problems. Works with engineering to provide design reviews for new equipment/projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs basic engineering-related tasks. Provides support to field operations which includes project design, equipment installation, on site testing, maintenance and repair of telemetry and electronic/pneumatic equipment.
- Design, coordinate and or assist with any special electronic related measurement, control and pressure regulation projects for underground storage and the LNG Plant. Provide field engineering support. Develop procedures to ensure equipment is functionally tested when put in service. Provide assistance during functional training.
- Development of new and innovative command control schemes to improve and/or replace existing systems.
- Identifies needs and provides training for field employees.
- Provide analysis, testing, design and review of equipment and systems for potential installation, which includes developing operating procedures and standards. Provide technical guidance to the Gas Storage engineers. Helps to evaluate new technologies and provide technical solutions to problems.
- Advises management and operating personnel of recommended changes or upgrades of equipment and procedures that promote safety, efficiencies or increase accuracy of measurement and regulation facilities. Analyze existing control systems (communications reliability, cost reductions, service hours, obsolescence, required maintenance, etc).
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of basic PC skills, understanding of spreadsheets, word processing and internet browsers.
- 5 years of electronic measuring equipment and communication devices.
- 5 years of understanding engineering drawings/drafting standards and practices, formal presentations, vendor interaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree Preferred (Field of study: Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Measurement and Control or related fields)
End Date: 12/26/2025
Pay Range Minimum: $36.99
Pay Range Maximum: $60.10
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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