Unit Operator - NH (Monroe PP)

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.

Testing Required: EEI POSS Test

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable regulation of fuel, air, water, and steam controls along with generator controls for the purpose of providing system voltage control and company revenue from megawatt production while satisfying all environmental regulations, legal requirements and Fossil Generation directives. The Unit Operator trains and directs the activities of the power plant operators and acts as the Operating Authority's delegate in the implementation of the Protective Tagging System PPO-77. Provides direction of maintenance supervisors and crafts personnel and outside support groups to perform work while meeting OSHA safety regulations. Also, can serve as Operations Outage Coordinator.

Key Accountabilities

⦁ Monitor, interpret, and control the products of a steam-turbo generator by regulating fuel, air, water, steam, and generator loads. Requires skill in operating a DCS control system, and current knowledge of all operating orders regulatory, and legal requirements as they relate to the power industry.
⦁ Recognizing, defining or anticipating operating problems is a critical job responsibility. The next level of supervision is available for discussion and to review the work of this position on a regular basis; however the Unit Operator may have to implement corrective actions immediately in response to an upset or emergency situation. This position has a significant role for implementing solutions.
⦁ As the Operating Authority's delegate, safely implements the Protective Tagging System PPO 77 in the plant and maintains all documentation. Acts as the agent of the Central System Supervisor CSS in providing protection for personnel under the CSS' control. May act as the protection leader for outside contractors and vendors.
⦁ The Unit Operator has the primary responsibility for scheduling work, providing on the job training, and giving work direction for Power Plant Operators. This is often done under constantly changing conditions and priorities.
⦁ Composes and revises job instructional training material for the operation of plant equipment and systems. Reviews training materials with the Power Plant Operators and verifies competency. This position requires occasional leading of meetings or facilitating group discussions. Daily preparation of computer/systems documentation and reports/logs numerical/narrative, technical writing, and work unit policies and procedures is required.
⦁ Coordinates work with other internal and external groups. Builds consensus for the implementation of new programs or initiatives. Exchanges factual information with all levels inside and outside of the organizational unit. Implements plans to meet organizational goals. Must be knowledgeable and able to perform switching and operation of all electrical systems up to and including 354KV.
⦁ Assist in administrative duties, i.e. EMS, P3M, Time and Attendance, etc.
⦁ Performs additional job responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or higher education or equivalent.

- Five years’ operating experience, or four years of operating experience and a fully qualified Power Plant Operator.

- Must have working knowledge of the Protective Tagging System PPO 77. In the absence of Management, the Unit Operator has the sole responsibility of administering the Personnel Protection Procedures in regard to all work performed on power plant equipment.

- Requires a working knowledge of control systems for boiler and turbine operating systems.

- Requires a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, safety standards and regulations, environmental regulations, administrative procedures and the company-union contract for represented employees.

- Requires a working knowledge of CRT/keyboard usage, data entry, applications software spreadsheets, graphics, database managers, etc., and timekeeping/pay practices.

- Requires a working knowledge of all the plant and fuel supply equipment and systems, equipment performance, testing, risk management and outage management.

- Must be qualified to perform First Aid/CPR within 18 months after entering the job classification and have a DTE Basic Electrical Certificate

Additional Qualifications

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.