Plant Manager, Lake Erie Gen - AFF

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.

Job Summary

Location: Nanticoke, Ontario CANADA

This position is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing the day-to-day operation and maintenance activities for utility and energy-related assets located within a heavy Industrial complex. Responsible for delivering excellent customer service requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed towards achieving annual business plans and company priorities. Work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that assets are operated in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner     while ensuring all contract deliverables are met 
• Oversee the daily activities of plant staff, including a unionized hourly workforce 
• Manage 3rd party vendors and contractors
• Understand and adhere to all commercial and contractual obligations
• Act as the onsite liaison between the Company and the Integrated Service Provider
• Ensure that all financial goals are met while maintaining a high level of plant reliability
• Provide oversight/direction in the management of all energy conservation initiatives
• Develop and manage annual O&M budget and cost-saving measures
• Manage site purchasing and inventory control processes
• Manage employee administrative related tasks  
• Lead/foster a strong organizational culture of safety and engagement 
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly reports in a timely, consistent manner
• Support the development and implementation of all business unit initiatives and best practices
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with all stakeholders including key customer personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and administration of powerhouses, utility systems or similar plant assets
• Experience with Steam Distribution, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pumping Systems and Ancillary Equipment

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience supervising unionized labor
• An engineering degree or stationary engineer's license 

Other Requirements:  

• Must possess the ability to understand and administer complex commercial agreements related to delivering reliable energy services to the customer on a 24 hour per day, 7-day per week basis
• 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, heat exchangers, steam distribution, chemical treatment equipment, transformers, motors, pumps, piping/valves, instrumentation, control systems, etc.
• Understanding of energy efficiency practices and energy conservation techniques
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office ap