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Operating Engineer Level 4

Job in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48201, USA
Listing for: DTE Energy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Energy Management/ Efficiency, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Operating Engineer Level 4

Location:

Detroit, MI, US Company: DTE ES Operations, LLC

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing.

Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things. The hourly rate for this position is $44.90.

Job Summary Detroit, MI

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, on all equipment located within a Central Utilities plant. Engineers will operate and maintain chillers, hot water generators and associated equipment which consist of the following. Hot water generators with 30 MM Btuh total heating capacity, supported by magnetic bearing chillers providing 2,800 tons of refrigeration.

The chilled water system uses 1,200 GPM pumps per chiller and supported by forced draft Tower Tech cooling towers. Monitoring power distribution 13.2 kV paralleling double ended switch gear, and system monitoring via a Metasys BMS. Backup power is supplied by two 2,000 kW generators ensuring full emergency capability. HVAC equipment for the utility plant, and all other equipment associated with the facility operation as directed.

Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Key Accountabilities
  • Identify unsafe acts or conditions; eliminate/mitigate hazards immediately where possible and notify affected personnel and supervisor
  • Safely operate plant equipment to meet the day to day demands of the customer's facility
  • Record and analyze plant operational data and operation of facility systems to maximize equipment efficiency and reliability
  • Understand plant systems as a whole and the interdependencies of equipment and operator input on function and performance
  • Respond to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
  • Perform routine housekeeping duties and general clean-up of the facility and immediate surrounding area
  • Perform maintenance on all facility equipment including predictive, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance. These activities include lubrication, filter replacement, tube brushing, equipment cleaning, painting, equipment tear down, inspection and re-build, etc.
  • Record and document all maintenance activities that are performed on facility equipment. This may include utilizing a computer-based maintenance management program to electronically document information and historical data
  • Follows all Company safety/environmental rules and regulations including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, chemical safety, and fire safety
  • Provide on-call support for emergency and contingency situations
  • Shift work is required, and employees will be required to perform both operation and routine maintenance of the facility equipment
Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED, City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and at least a 3rd Class Steam license are required. Four years' experience in plant operations, including two years' operating a centralized chilled water system preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public preferred. Knowledge of basic water…

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