Assistant Utility Plant Manager

DTE Energy • Toledo, OH

140d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 8 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a Cogeneration power plant with a represented (Union) workforce.
• Thorough understanding of plant operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of generating equipment, boilers, and water treatment processes.
• Ability to analyze and improve operations business processes.
• Proven planning and scheduling experience with O&M personnel.
• Solid knowledge of plant engineering and maintenance functions.
• Experience with accounting practices related to budget analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts and extra/irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration provided for technical degrees.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a strong safety culture and complies with all site safety and environmental requirements.
• Develops, implements, and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices.
• Ensures Contractors comply with all On-Site Business Unit and DTE Energy policies.
• Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained.
• Manages the O&M Technicians and Skilled Trades for safe and efficient operation and maintenance.
• Establishes, reviews, and modifies predictive/preventive maintenance requirements.
• Develops performance goals and reviews in a comprehensive manner.
• Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability.
• Prepares necessary plant operation reports and investigates forced outages.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager on budgets and optimization of operations.
• Assists with maintenance engineering evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Maintains effective communication with Plant Manager and staff.
• Assists Plant Manager with project management of planned outage activities.
• Drives continuous improvement of established metrics.
• Leads/supports development of plant personnel in skillsets and operational concerns.
• Supports management of change process for traceability and collaboration.
• Leads/supports problem-solving activities and coaches the team.
• Assures proper staffing, scheduling, orientation, and training of plant staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees