Manager, Elec Sys & Utility Ops - TAC

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This position oversees the day-to-day operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of utility and energy assets located within the central utility complex and manufacturing areas at the Toledo Assembly Complex (TAC), ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, reliably, and in an environmentally responsible manner while meeting customer requirements. This role also serves as the site operations leader and primary electrical SME, providing technical guidance on medium-voltage distribution, switching operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, emergency response, equipment performance, and reliability.

This position does not perform electrical engineering design work.

Assets include (7) 2100-Ton Chillers, (5) 5000-CFM Centrifugal Air Compressors; (3) 800-HP Hot Water Generators; (150) gas-fired Roof Top Air Handling Units with DX cooling;
Electrical Distribution Systems;
Wastewater Treatment Plant;
Weld Water System; and Cooling Towers that support several of these systems.

The position reports to the Regional Operations Manager and serves as the primary liaison between DTE and customer leadership at the Toledo Assembly Plant.

• Oversee safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of customer-owned utility assets to meet customer requirements.
• Lead site personnel, including unionized operations and maintenance employees, and serve as the primary onsite liaison with customer leadership.
• Build effective relationships with customer personnel, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage operating and maintenance budgets, inventory controls, purchasing activities, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with commercial agreements, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure, including chilled water, compressed air, cooling tower, electrical distribution, wastewater, air handling, instrumentation, and related systems.
• Develop reliability and maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability, performance, and system efficiency. Support outage planning, system restoration, emergency response, and root cause investigations.

• Serve as the primary electrical SME for KEP/ITP and support other company facilities as needed.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, and corrective actions.
• Perform or oversee medium-voltage switching, troubleshooting, and emergency response in accordance with safety procedures and operating standards.
• Resolve complex electrical issues involving…