Roof loader Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

Assistant Central Utility Plant Manager

This position is responsible for assisting with overseeing, managing, and directing the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for the utility and energy assets located within the central utility complex and manufacturing area at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Stamping Plant (SHSP). Assets include (8) Low Pressure Air Compressors (90 PSI, Centrifugal and Reciprocating) with a total capacity of 39,000 CFM; (8) High Pressure Air Compressors (175 PSIG, Rotary Screw) with a total capacity of 2800 CFM; (43) Roof Top Air Handling Units (gas-fired); Lighting and Electrical Distribution Systems; (1) Seasonal Low Pressure Firetube Boiler (12 PSI); Weld Water System; Wastewater Treatment System capable of processing 80 kgal/day of Industrial Waste; and (6) Cooling Towers that support several of these systems.

Utility systems and powerhouse infrastructure experience is required, particularly in the competitive, non-regulated energy market. Experience supervising unionized labor is important. Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintains a strong safety culture. Complies with all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures.
• Assists with the development of and ensures that all site safety requirements and procedures are properly implemented, consistently observed and corrective actions are initiated when applicable.
• Supervises and directs the daily activities of all plant personnel, including an hourly, unionized workforce consisting of (4) Stationary Engineers, (2) Operators and (10) Skilled Tradespersons, all of whom are Stellantis employees.
• Develops, implements, and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensures Contractors comply with all On-Site Business Unit and DTE Energy policies, procedures, and Safety requirements.
• Establishes, reviews, and modifies as required all predictive/preventive maintenance requirements programmed into the maintenance management system in alignment with maintenance strategy.
• Develops performance goals and reviews in a comprehensive, open, and objective manner to align employee accountabilities and conduct with operational processes in accordance with administrative guidelines.
• Investigate operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
• Prepares necessary plant operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages, reporting them in accordance with the BU practice through SharePoint.
• In collaboration with Plant Manager, prepares and continually evaluates the operating department's budgets and/or makes recommendations to the Plant Manager relative to optimization of operations and maintenance costs.
• Assists with maintenance engineering evaluations and troubleshooting of equipment abnormalities.
• Maintains a consistent and effective level of communication with Plant Manager, Administrative staff, O&M Technicians and Skilled Trades on shift.
• Assist the Plant Manager with project management of all planned outage activities, including long term planning for capital improvements.
• In collaboration with the Plant Manager, drives continuous improvement of established metrics on the plant huddle board. Continually stretching goals toward the plants True North.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

A high school diploma or GED At least 8 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a Cogeneration power plant with a represented (Union) workforce

Other Requirements

Thorough, demonstrated understanding of plant operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of generating equipment, boilers, and water treatment processes Ability to analyze and improve operations business processes Proven planning and scheduling experience working with O&M, and other technical personnel involved with preventative/predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts to budget Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and directing varied programs and tasks directly affecting the overall plant operation Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work shifts and extra/irregular hours and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a generation station Ability to pass respirator fit tests to use respiratory protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus at all times

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel Frequently sit Talk and hear, use hands and fingers; handle and feel' and able to reach with hands and arems extensively Enter and work in confined space areas, including boilers, condensers, tanks, etc. to evaluate equipment condition or inspect work efforts by assigned resources Frequently lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight. Occasionally lift or move onjectos of up to 40 pounds in weight Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Work both in a business office setting and a plant site. Occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or himid conditions, and may work near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Be in a work environment that is usually moderat but may become loud at the plant site