Assistant Utility Plant Manager

Overview

Assistant Plant Manager leading ops & maintenance of biomass power plant.

Key Responsibilities

• plant ops
• process improvement
• mm system
• outage mgmt
• fuel qa
• report prep

Tasks

-Develops, implements, and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency, and productivity -Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight -Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards -Frequently lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight -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 -Occasionally push or pull up to 70 pounds in weight -Prepares necessary plant operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages -Establishes and modifies as required all maintenance requirements programmed into the maintenance management system in alignment with maintenance strategy -Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements -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 -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 -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 -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 -Collaborates with Plant Manager to prepare and evaluate the operating department’s budgets and makes recommendations relative to optimization of operations and maintenance costs -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

Requirements

• biomass boilers
• plant operations
• supervisory
• bachelor’s
• cost analysis
• respirator

What You Bring

-Thorough, demonstrated understanding of plant operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of generating equipment, biomass fired boilers, and water treatment processes -Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and directing varied programs and tasks directly effecting the overall plant operation -Proven planning and scheduling experience working with warehouse, O&M, and other technical personnel involved with preventative/predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance -Ability to work shifts and extra/irregular hours and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a biomass generation station -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 -Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts to budget -Strong oral and written communication skills -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 -Biomass power-plant related experience -Technical degree -Ability to pass respirator fit tests to use respiratory protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus at all times -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 -Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations and income -Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 year supervisory or managerial experience in a solid fuel fired power plant -Ability to analyze and improve operations business processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements -Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

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About Dte Energy

-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.

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