Plant Manager, Biomass - DOT

DTE Energy; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Plant Manager for their biomass facility in Angleton, TX. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing personnel. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in power plant operations and a relevant degree. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating a cleaner environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leadership experience in power plant operations.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of a small to mid-sized plant.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and manage the annual O&M budget.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

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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. As Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We also serve communities beyond Michigan, offering renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services in 19 states. Working at DTE means being part of a team that values diversity, health, safety, and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community that recognizes and celebrates differences and strives for growth and prosperity. Are you ready to make a difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Sea Breeze Energy Producers, LLC is a landfill gas to energy facility in Freeport, Texas, with a 4.0 MMCFD LFG processing plant, gas treatment equipment, and operations managed by DTE Biomass since 2018. Gas is sold to OCI Fuels Limited.

Job Summary

Location: Angleton, TX

This position oversees the operation and maintenance of a small to mid-sized plant, including personnel management, training, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The employee will operate and maintain a DOT-regulated pipeline and undergo random drug screening per DOT PHMSA requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operation in compliance with regulations and company values.
• Lead daily operations and maintenance with process knowledge.
• Coordinate with the customer on daily operations and production scheduling.
• Develop and manage the annual O&M budget and expenditures.
• Schedule and oversee major maintenance and contractor activities.
• Prepare performance reports and conduct root cause analysis.
• Implement and document a maintenance program using CMMS.
• Train plant personnel on safety, technical, and environmental topics.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and manage schedules and time tracking.
• Collaborate with regional managers to share best practices.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma and 7+ years leadership experience in power plant operations, or
• Associate degree or industry certification plus 3+ years leadership, or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot the facility independently.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Understanding energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial impacts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS systems.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Must meet physical requirements, including lifting, reaching, climbing, and working in various environments, including outdoors and near machinery. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Additional Information

This role involves a variety of activities depending on organizational needs. The description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Utilities