The future is bright at DTE Energy! We are one of the largest Fortune 500 diversified utilities in the United States with an aspiration to be the best-operated energy company in North America and a force for good in the communities we live and serve. We have businesses in 26 different states and are comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our utility business provides electric and gas service to approximately 3 million customers. Our non-utility businesses include a diversified portfolio of energy related companies, ranging from gas storage and pipelines to renewable power development.
Recently, DTE Energy has been recognized as an outstanding place to work and has received the following accolades:
* Gallup Great Workplace Award for consecutive years
* Civic 50 Award for corporate citizenship excellence
* Indeeds annual 50 Best Places to Work award for two years running
* Metropolitan Detroits 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work For
* J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
* Professional Womens Magazine/Black EOE Journal Best of the Best
* Computerworlds 100 Best Places to Work in IT
* Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award
* Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Testing Required: Field Service Test
Location: Grand Rapids Wealthy Station
Bidding Restriction: Per CBA
Job Summary
THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 132C INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL WORKERS UNION COUNCIL BARGAINING UNIT.
Employees with bidding restrictions on their current position should not apply. Supervisors are responsible for notifying the Staffing Specialist if an employee is restricted from bidding on open positions.
Key Accountabilities
To qualify for this classification an employee shall be able to perform the following described duties: cutting, threading and connecting gas piping and tubing incidental to the installation or relocation of all domestic appliances and meters; starting and adjusting all domestic appliances, including residential space heating, install all thermo-couple leads, re-lighting of all domestic appliances including space heating; execution of all leak orders, changing m turning on and off, setting and removing all residential meters including space heating meters; lead and direct the activities of employees of a lower or equal classification, adjusting, repairing and converting all space heating and air conditioning equipment; lead a crew altering, rebuilding and installing all meter manifolds, inspection and maintenance of rotary meters; setting, changing, turning on, turning off, and removing all commercial and industrial meters; temporarily replace an employee of higher classification during his or her absence; and possess a thorough knowledge of the rules and procedures of the service division; a good record in customer relations.
This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and customer service skills.
Successful candidate(s) will be on a bidding restriction of one (1) year within their home division.
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
-High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
-Must have a valid drivers license with a good driving record (eight points or less)
-Successful candidate(s) must pass the DOT Drug Test and DOT Physical
-Must pass the required testing
-Must pass the required training
-Successful candidate(s) must complete a Background Check.
-Must successfully pass all pre-employment assessment(s).
-Must be willing and able to accept odd shifts, on-call, emergency assignments
and work overtime per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
-Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to use a variety of hand tools requiring upper body forces up to 40 lbs.
PREFERRED Qualifications:
- HVAC experience or certification
-Experience in Natural Gas Field Service Operations.
-Knowledge of OSHA regulations, pipeline safety regulations
-Customer Service Experience
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress.
DTE Energy has more than 10,000 employees in utility and non-utility subsidiaries involved in a wide range of energy-related businesses. The company's growing non-utility businesses are built around the strengths, skills and assets of DTE Energy's electric and gas utilities. DTE Electric generates, transmits and distributes electricity to 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan. With an 11,084 megawatt system capacity, the company uses coal, nuclear fuel, natural gas, hydroelectric pumped storage and renewable sources to generate its electrical output. Founded in 1903, DTE Electric is the largest electric utility in Michigan and one of the largest in the nation.
At 1.1 million kilowatts, the company's Fermi 2 nuclear power plant represents 30% of Michigan's total nuclear generation capacity. This single plant is capable of producing enough electricity to serve a city of about one million people. Fermi 2 has been providing reliable, cost-effective power to DTE Electric customers for more than 20 years. The plant also has been designated as one of the nation's best-performing nuclear facilities.
DTE Gas is engaged in the purchase, storage, transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The company owns and operates 278 storage wells representing approximately 34 percent of the underground working capacity in Michigan. There is more gas storage capacity in Michigan than in any other state. Founded in 1849, DTE Gas is one of the nation's largest natural gas utilities.