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.
DTE Energy’s utility and non-utility businesses are poised for significant growth. We look forward to working with highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to energize our efforts of growing economically and environmentally.
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
* Indeed’s annual “50 Best Places to Work” award for two years running
* Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
* J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
* Professional Women’s Magazine/Black EOE Journal “Best of the Best”
* Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in IT
* Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award
* Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award
External Pre-Hire Assessment Required: Leader Pre-Hire Assessment
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Job Summary
Applies experience and expertise to solve problems, influences othesr, and executse on business unit priorities in one of DTE Energy's operations areas, including Gas, Distribution Operations, and Fossil Generation. Leads various projects and initiatives, and will have the opportunity to formally lead a workforce in one of these operational areas.
Key Accountabilities
•Generates innovative ideas and applies change best practices to ensure impact on key initiatives
•Applies operational and technical fundamentals in the business environment using analytical and problem solving skills
•Utilizes formal approach to project management including utilizing tools and techniques that are a part of the six sigma/lean approach; documents, updates and maintains project scorecards as requested
•Leads and monitors Continuous Improvement (CI) projects/programs and/or initiatives, ensuring successful execution and achievement
•Tracks overall CI progress and application working directly or indirectly with leaders
•Applies knowledge and expertise to develop and implement CI resulting in improved performance within the business unit
•Performs or oversees various core supervisory/management functions for a given group(s) within a business unit, including: planning, organizing, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special / ad hoc assignments, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching, performance management, and time entry), and reporting and budgeting
•Provides technical support to the field as required
•Coaches others to drive process change/improvements
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
•Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience leading in an operations environment, inclusive of leading change initiatives
Other Qualifications
Preferred
•Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering or physical sciences
•Experience supervising a represented workgroup
•Experience working in the utility industry
Other Requirements
•Strong oral and written communication
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
•Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently
•Strong business acumen
•Ability to motivate and influence others' leadership abilities; able to coach up and down the organization
•Ability to teach CI tools and concepts in a dynamic and engaging way
•Project management skills
Additional Information
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
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.
