Assistant Utility Plant Manager
Dte Energy
Assist plant manager overseeing biomass plant operations, maintenance and safety.
14 days ago ago
$139,000 - $176,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Stockton, CA
Onsite
Company Size
9,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Delivery
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Energy Supply
Infrastructure Development
Smart Grid Technology
Sustainability Services
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Natural Gas
Renewable Natural Gas
Energy Marketing and Trading
Power Projects
Industrial Energy Solutions
Municipal Energy Solutions
Electric Cooperatives
Role
What you would be doing
safety management
incident analysis
operations reporting
fuel qa/qc
outage planning
maintenance scheduling
- Assists with the development of and ensures that all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures are properly implemented, consistently observed and corrective actions are initiated when applicable
- Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively
- Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment
- Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements
- Frequently lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight
- Prepares necessary plant operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages
- Develops, implements, and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency, and productivity
- Supports the fuel buyer to ensure storage and mixing of biomass fuel, maintenance of positive fuel supplier relationships through efficient disposition and overall quality control of fuel supply through fuel yard QA/QC procedures
- Leads project management of all planned outage activities, including long term planning for capital improvements
- Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit
- Occasionally push or pull up to 70 pounds in weight
- Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight
- Establishes and modifies as required all maintenance requirements programmed into the maintenance management system in alignment with maintenance strategy
- Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards
- Manages the supervisors and fuel buyer to ensure safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant while actively managing schedules to minimize overtime and comply with administrative guidelines
- Collaborates with Plant Manager to prepare and evaluate the operating department’s budgets and makes recommendations relative to optimization of operations and maintenance costs
What you bring
bachelor's
supervisory
biomass
plant engineering
maintenance
communication
- Ability to work shifts and extra/irregular hours and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a biomass generation station
- Proven planning and scheduling experience working with warehouse, O&M, and other technical personnel involved with preventative/predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 year supervisory or managerial experience in a solid fuel fired power plant
- Biomass power-plant related experience
- Ability to pass respirator fit tests to use respiratory protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus at all times
- Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and directing varied programs and tasks directly effecting the overall plant operation
- Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts to budget
- Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations and income
- Must be able to enter and work in confined space areas, including boilers, condensers, tanks, etc. to evaluate equipment condition or inspect work efforts by assigned resources
- Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate (i.e., the completion of a core group of course designated by the institution) in a related discipline is preferred and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or 2 years of military experience at an officer level, or
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 5 years supervisory or managerial experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or
- Ability to analyze and improve operations business processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements
- Technical degree
- Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Thorough, demonstrated understanding of plant operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of generating equipment, biomass fired boilers, and water treatment processes
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Company
Overview
1903
Year Founded
Merged Detroit Edison and Detroit Gas to establish the company.
12B Revenue
2024 Fiscal Year
Generated $12 billion in revenue, showcasing robust financial performance.
30% Nuclear Power
Michigan's Production
Contributes significantly to Michigan's nuclear energy needs through the Fermi 2 plant.
$30B Investment
Five-Year Plan
Plans a substantial investment to modernize infrastructure and expand renewable energy projects.
- Operates one of Michigan’s largest electric utilities, serving customers with a diverse energy mix including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, and renewables.
- Runs a major natural gas utility providing to customers, backed by extensive storage wells and pipeline infrastructure.
- Beyond utilities, it advances industrial energy solutions, renewable natural gas, energy marketing, and trading through non‑utility segments.
- Projects range from grid modernization—like smart reclosers and underground cables—to utility-scale wind, solar parks, and landfill gas‑to‑energy facilities.
- Unusual facts: it operates one of the nation’s top coal‑fired stations, Monroe Power Plant.
- Safety – We protect the well-being of our employees, customers, and the environment.
- Integrity – We act ethically and transparently in everything we do.
- Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
- Innovation – We embrace new ideas to continuously improve our performance.
- Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared goals and foster teamwork.
- Excellence – We strive for the highest quality in our work and results.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reflecting a long-term commitment to climate action.
80% Reduction
Carbon Reduction Target
Targeting an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2040 as an intermediate step toward net zero.
2 Billion Invested
Renewable Energy Investment
Committing $2 billion to renewable energy initiatives by 2024 to accelerate sustainable energy adoption.
50% Energy Capacity
Renewable Energy Generation
Increasing renewable energy generation capacity to 50% of total output by 2030.
- Reduced carbon intensity by 38% since 2005.
- One of the largest utility-based solar projects in Michigan.
50% Goal
Gender Diversity in Leadership
The target is to achieve gender parity in leadership roles by 2030.
30% Representation
Women in Workforce
Currently, women make up 30% of the total workforce, reflecting progress in gender equality.
25% Technical Roles
Women in Technical Positions
25% of employees in technical roles are women, highlighting the importance of diversity in specialized fields.
50% Increase
Diversity in Leadership
There has been a significant improvement in leadership diversity over the past five years.
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