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Utility Plant Operations Manager

DTE Energy · Stockton, CA

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Base pay
$112k–$168k
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at DTE Energy (industrial) in Stockton, CA.

They ask for
6+ years
Base pay
$112k–$168k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $130k–$180k. This one lists $112k–$168k.

Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 107 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 106 other live production postings in California.

Base pay
About 6% below similar roles

Typical $122k–$177k, from 28 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • New product launch 38%
  • Lean 30%
  • Root cause 27%
  • Automation 24%
  • Python 22%
  • ✓ Team leadership 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from DTE EnergyAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job Summary

Location: Stockton, CA

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of staff at the generating plant. Provides direct supervision and leadership of the operations group under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager. The person holding this position provides leadership to the operations group on the daily operation of generating equipment under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

include managing the daily operation of the facility to ensure the environment and plant personnel are safe. Requires knowledge of all environmental and compliance permits and how they are implemented in an operating plant, as well as demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance management function of a wood-fired stoker power plant. Results are reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to these policies, procedures, and practices.Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of staff at the generating plant. Provides direct supervision and leadership of the operations group under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager. The person holding this position provides leadership to the operations group on the daily operation of generating equipment under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

include managing the daily operation of the facility to ensure the environment and plant personnel are safe. Requires knowledge of all environmental and compliance permits and how they are implemented in an operating plant, as well as demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance management function of a wood-fired stoker power plant. Results are reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to these policies, procedures, and practices.

Key Accountabilities

  • ◆Directs plant operations and operating personnel to ensure that generating

requirements

and plant efficiency are maintained, and that local, state and federal safety and operational environmental standards are met.

  • ✓Develops, implements and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency and productivity.
  • ✓Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards in accordance with prudent industry practices.
  • ✓Manages the fuel yard, including safe and efficient storage and mixing of biomass fuel, maintains positive fuel supplier relationships and overall quality control of fuel supply.
  • ✓Manages safety and environmental compliance and reporting to federal, state and local government authorities.
  • ✓Develops performance goals and reviews to align employee accountabilities and conduct with operational processes.
  • ✓Investigates 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.
  • ✓Prepares and continually evaluates the operating department’s budgets and/or makes recommendations to the Assistant Plant Manager relative to optimize Operations cost effectiveness, work quality, outage time, and capital budgets.
  • ✓Reviews and provides operational input to maintenance and assists with maintenance engineering evaluation and troubleshooting of equipment abnormalities. Maintains a consistent and effective level of communica
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Utility Plant Operations Manager

Location

Stockton, CA, US

Company

DTE Energy Services, Inc.

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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 pay range for this position is $112,000.00 - $168,000.00 .

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