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 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 multiple 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
Utility Technician - Byproducts
Location: DTE Coke Operations, LLC, River Rouge, Michigan
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Byproducts Helper works directly with the Byproducts Foreman to oversee operation and maintenance in the plant. This person will work directly with maintenance staff and direct mechanics and electricians as needed on a day-to-day basis. They will be involved in developing maintenance plans in order to improve operating efficiency in the byproducts plant. This person will work Monday through Friday on daylight shift and overtime will be required on an "as needed" basis to complete projects.
PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the rotating operating crews to establish priorities and ensure uniformity of information
- Oversee preventive maintenance activities and guide operator involvement in such activities
- Assist in planning facility repairs, including outage planning
- Assist in developing and executing purge procedures in the plant
- Maintains interpersonal relationships with individuals both external and internal to the organization
- Be an active participant of developing and maintaining a culture of professionalism
- Responsible for following all rules, policies, or expectations
- Responsible for environmental compliance
- Responsible for participating in safety activities to meet or exceed organizational goals and expectations
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A high school diploma or GED, with manufacturing experience in an operating discipline preferred, to provide the following:
- Must have basic knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
- A thorough understanding of chemical plant safety standards and a focus on personal safety
- Knowledge of pump and piping applications
- Familiar with operation of automated computer controls in a chemical plant
- Understanding of chemical processes, including distillation and chemical reactors
- Familiar with industrial wastewater treatment systems
- Detail oriented individual with strong written and verbal skills
- Strong safety experience
- Ability to work in a team orientated atmosphere
- Demonstrated capability to achieve results through people, technology and processing equipment
- Good knowledge of the assigned area(s) of responsibility
- Ability to function within a matrix organization where employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader
- Must be goal oriented
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and management
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.
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.
