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Assistant Plant ManagerPIC Group, Inc. • Dearborn , MI
Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager

PIC Group, Inc. • Dearborn , MI
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Title : Assistant Plant Manager

Position Type : Direct Hire

Location : Michigan

Reports to : Plant Manager

Status : Exempt

Key Project Requirements :

  • Demonstrated leadership in operations and maintenance of power / energy facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of turbines, boilers, chillers, HRSGs, water treatment, and electrical distribution systems.
  • Ability to manage union workforce, contractors, and vendors in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and maintenance at a central energy plant supplying steam, hot water, chilled water, electrical distribution, and backup generation assets. The role involves managing O&M staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. The Assistant Plant Manager also supports long-term planning, outage management, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Lead daily operation and maintenance of energy assets including turbines, generators, HRSGs, chillers, cooling towers, and electrical systems.
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Supervise and develop O&M staff, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
  • Support outage planning, capital projects, and long-term reliability initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Plant Manager on budgets, cost optimization, and performance metrics.
  • Investigate operating issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Oversee contractors, vendors, and site activities to ensure compliance and quality of work.
  • Job Requirements :

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a cogeneration or power plant environment with a union workforce.
  • Strong knowledge of plant operations, generating equipment, boilers, water treatment, and maintenance practices.
  • Experience with planning, scheduling, and budgeting in an operations setting.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work irregular hours, participate in outages, and perform under plant conditions.
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements, including confined space entry, lifting, and use of protective equipment.
  • Education / Experience :

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a cogeneration or power plant environment with a union workforce.
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