Power Plant Operations Manager

DTE Energy • Stockton, CA

98d • $126,600 - $156,200

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. The pay range for this position is $126,600.00 - $156,200.00.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 6 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant.
• Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate in a related discipline is preferred and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 4 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant.

Nice To Haves

• Wood fired boiler and Steam Turbine Generator operating experience is highly desired.
• Understanding of steam turbine technology, mechanics, hydraulics, electricity and electronics.
• Ability to analyze and improve operations business processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Risk-Based Asset Management (RBAM) strategies.

Responsibilities

• Directs plant operations and operating personnel to ensure that generating requirements and plant efficiency are maintained, and that local, state and federal safety and operational environmental standards are met.
• Develops, implements and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency and productivity.
• Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards in accordance with prudent industry practices.
• Manages the fuel yard, including safe and efficient storage and mixing of biomass fuel, maintains positive fuel supplier relationships and overall quality control of fuel supply.
• Manages safety and environmental compliance and reporting to federal, state and local government authorities.
• Develops performance goals and reviews to align employee accountabilities and conduct with operational processes.
• Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
• Prepares necessary plant operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages.
• Prepares and continually evaluates the operating department's budgets and/or makes recommendations to the Assistant Plant Manager relative to optimize Operations cost effectiveness, work quality, outage time, and capital budgets.
• Reviews and provides operational input to maintenance and assists with maintenance engineering evaluation and troubleshooting of equipment abnormalities.
• Establishes department and group goals based on market dynamics and the needs of customers, employees, the owners and other stakeholders.
• Assures proper staffing, scheduling, orientation and training of the plant staff, and manages compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Recruits, interviews and assigns Operations employment candidates.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees