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Operating Engineer

at DTE Energy

📍 Romulus, MI, US Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves assisting with the safe operation and maintenance of a large energy plant, including various energy generation and cooling systems, within a utility environment.

  • Operate and maintain plant equipment
  • Respond to operational upset conditions
  • Perform shift operations including startup/shutdown
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance
  • Participate in safety processes

The position requires knowledge of energy plant equipment such as chillers, engines, generators, electrical systems, and water treatment, with a focus on safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level energy plant operator with experience in maintaining and operating large-scale energy equipment, including chillers, engines, and electrical systems. They should be safety-conscious, able to work independently, and familiar with plant safety protocols.

Safe operation and maintenance of energy plant equipmentAbility to perform shift operationsKnowledge of utility systems
Experience with Trane ChillersExperience with Wartsila EnginesElectrical systems troubleshooting
PLC controlsHMIsABB generators
Equipment operationMaintenanceCentrifugal ChillersHot Water GeneratorsNatural Gas Fired EnginesABB GeneratorsPLC controlsElectrical systemsSafety proceduresShift operations
Equipment operationMaintenanceCentrifugal ChillersHot Water GeneratorsNatural Gas Fired EnginesABB GeneratorsCooling TowerSubstationPumpsWater treatment systemsPLC controlsElectrical systems
Independent judgmentInitiativeDiscretionSafety awarenessTeamwork
Industry Energy
Job Function Energy plant operation and maintenance
Operating EngineerEnergy plant operationCentrifugal ChillersHot Water GeneratorsNatural Gas Fired EnginesABB GeneratorPLC controlsElectrical systemsSafety proceduresShift operationsPlant maintenanceEnergy systemsWater treatmentCooling TowerSubstation

Lack of experience with energy plant equipment, Inability to work independently, No safety training or certification

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