Coke Plant Operations Engineer II

DTE Vantage; River Rouge (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy’s EES Coke Operations in River Rouge, MI, seeks an experienced engineer to support cokemaking processes, engage with plant personnel, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement across operations and maintenance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with on-site teams, safety, and effective communication, focusing on process improvements, root-cause analysis, and coordinating with external partners to ensure reliable, compliant plant performance.

Qualifications

• ABET/EAC-accredited BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of related engineering experience in coke, chemical, petrochemical manufacturing, or heavy industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Understand the cokemaking process including receipt and conversion of raw materials, treatment and capture of byproducts, and delivery of products to customers.
• Understand function and engineering principles of critical equipment and unit operations.
• Develop scope and budget for plant projects coordinating work with consultants and/or outside engineering firms as appropriate.
• Oversee execution of project work and/or process changes in the field coordinating with affected EES personnel and/or contractors performing the work.
• Facilitate troubleshooting/root cause analysis to address equipment failures and process issues.
• Document process changes and repairs affecting operations for start-up and future reference.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with onsite colleagues and external entities for effective collaboration.
• Coordinate with onsite lab personnel for monitoring raw materials, product quality, and process fluids; assist during troubleshooting.
• Ensure safe plant activities and enforce safety expectations with workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

PSM experience

Wastewater treatment

Purge procedures

Continuous improvement

AVEVA PI

Maximo

Matrix organization

Relationship management

Education

ABET/EAC accredited BS in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)

Tools

AVEVA PI

Maximo

Job description

DTE Energy’s EES Coke Operations in River Rouge, MI, seeks an experienced engineer to support cokemaking processes, engage with plant personnel, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement across operations and maintenance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with on-site teams, safety, and effective communication, focusing on process improvements, root-cause analysis, and coordinating with external partners to ensure reliable, compliant plant performance.