Senior O&M Technician — Power Plant Operations

DTE Energy; Stanton (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking an O&M Technician for the Central Utility Plant at Ford’s Blue Oval City in Stanton, TN. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining complex plant equipment under supervision, with shifts rotating and occasional overtime.

Candidates should have strong judgment, safety focus, and the ability to work in a team to ensure reliable energy services. Responsibilities include routine testing, data logging, procedural updates, and collaboration with multiple departments

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of power plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Understanding of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and perform routine maintenance on Central Utility Plant equipment.
• Follow SOPs and safety standards; participate in Site Safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate logs, time sheets, and work orders; perform water chemistry testing.
• Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment.
• Lead and assist on tasks and projects as assigned; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Power plant experience

Independent judgment

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Reading gauges & meters

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DTE Energy is seeking an O&M Technician for the Central Utility Plant at Ford’s Blue Oval City in Stanton, TN. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining complex plant equipment under supervision, with shifts rotating and occasional overtime.

Candidates should have strong judgment, safety focus, and the ability to work in a team to ensure reliable energy services. Responsibilities include routine testing, data logging, procedural updates, and collaboration with multiple departments