Plant O&M Technician — Operations & Maintenance Pro

DTE Energy; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking a skilled Operator/Technician in Lansing, MI to ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of energy assets across the GM Lansing/Delta complex. The role requires handling critical equipment like chillers, pumps, and electrical systems, following SOPs, and maintaining accurate logs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a Universal Refrigerant License, plus hands-on experience with plant systems, CMMS, and PLC controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license with clean record.
• Universal Refrigerant License required.
• Ability to read, write English and perform basic math.
• Experience with SOPs, JHA, risk assessments and LOTO.
• 4 years of operation and maintenance in related plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries.
• Operate in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions per procedures.
• Conduct routine plant tours and report findings to management.
• Maintain shift logs and other administrative records.
• Perform plant switching and tagging per procedures.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on systems and equipment.
• Investigate incidents and contribute to follow-up actions.
• Lead safety orientations for contractors and visitors.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration to meet plant goals.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Basic computer skills

MS Office

CMMS

Cimplicity HMI

PLC controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Universal Refrigerant License

Tools

CMMS

Cimplicity HMI

PLC controls

Job description

DTE Energy is seeking a skilled Operator/Technician in Lansing, MI to ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of energy assets across the GM Lansing/Delta complex. The role requires handling critical equipment like chillers, pumps, and electrical systems, following SOPs, and maintaining accurate logs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a Universal Refrigerant License, plus hands-on experience with plant systems, CMMS, and PLC controls.