Plant Manager

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: Ashtabula, OH This position is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing the day-to-day operation and maintenance activities of a mid-sized plant facility. This position will be responsible for performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus. Key Accountabilities - Directs day-to-day operation and maintenance activities - Primary liaison with the customer 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 - 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 Minimum Education & Experience Requirements - High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years supervisory or managerial experience in the operation, maintenance and administration of powerhouses, utility systems, chemical processes, or similar plant assets, or - Associate's degree or industry-recognized certificate (i.e., the completion of a core group of course designated by the institution) in a related discipline and at least 5 years supervisory or managerial experience in the operation, maintenance and administration of powerhouses, utility systems, chemical processes, or similar plant assets, or - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience in the operation, maintenance and administration of powerhouses, utility systems, chemical processes, or similar plant assets Other Qualifications Preferred: An understanding of the technology utilized by the customer and how it