O&M Technician — Utility Plant Operations

DTE Energy; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE ES Operations, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and repair on utility production equipment under the Labor Agreement. The role covers medium voltage substations, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

The position requires reading drawings, electrical troubleshooting, and shift work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in plant operations.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical one-line drawings.
• First-Class Stationary Engineer license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation and maintenance of utility production equipment.
• Meet day-to-day production demands of GM manufacturing facility.
• Monitor operating data, fuel and electrical usage, and alarms.
• Notify Plant Manager of unsafe conditions and mitigate risks.
• Maintain water treatment equipment and cooling systems.
• Record maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Keep a clean, safe work area and contribute to improvements.
• Assist contractors on tasks beyond operator capabilities.

Skills

One-line drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

DTE ES Operations, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and repair on utility production equipment under the Labor Agreement. The role covers medium voltage substations, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

The position requires reading drawings, electrical troubleshooting, and shift work.