Plant Manager - AFF

DTE Energy•Buffalo, NY

82d•$106,000 - $159,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of a mid-sized plant facility. Includes overall personnel responsibility, managing training programs and overall facility operation and maintenance. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. Manages plant business and budget issues with Regional Operations Manager and plant performance with Director of Operations. Reports to a Regional Operations Manager.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
A minimum of eight years of professional work experience relevant to the specific facility
At least three years of supervisory experience, in a professional leadership role

Nice To Haves

A technical school degree is preferred
Understanding of the operation and maintenance of plant equipment, including the importance of ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficiency
Working knowledge of powerhouse equipment and systems, including but not limited to electrical distribution, chilled water, internal combustion engines, gas compression, compressed air, heat exchangers, chemical treatment equipment, transformers, motors, pumps, piping/valves, instrumentation, control systems, etc.
Understanding of energy efficiency practices and energy conservation techniques
Knowledge of the regulatory processes under which the facility operates
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple simultaneous activities
Problem solving and decision-making skills; continuous improvement knowledge skills and abilities
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
Familiarity with email, scheduling, time reporting software applications.
Proven ability to take tasks, assignments, and projects from start to completion without significant supervision
General understanding of income statement and the financial impact of operational and maintenance decisions at the facility

Responsibilities

Directs day-to-day operation and maintenance activities
Primary liaison with the customer or host site on matters pertaining to daily operations including the scheduling of production levels
Ensures the facility is operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in compliance with the core values of DTE Energy and all local, state, and federal regulations
Develops the annual O&M budget, including production forecasting
Controls expenditures to ensure costs remain within budget
Schedules and coordinates major maintenance and contractor activity to coincide with the production requirements of the customer
Prepares periodic status reports that describe operating performance, issues, and forecasts of future performance
Implements a planned maintenance program consisting of predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities documenting such activities through the use of work orders and similar processes
Conducts or arranges for periodic training for all plant personnel covering technical, safety, environmental and supervisory topics as appropriate
Ensures that all employees and contractors abide by established policies and procedures pertaining to plant safety and environmental stewardship
Works with Director of Operations and operations support personnel to share and implement best practices throughout the organization