Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
General Summary
As a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician, you will perform NDT examinations and related activities such as: Radiography, Ultrasonic examinations, Visual examinations, Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle and Acoustic Emissions testing. Projects are typically located at fossil generating plants and natural gas pipelines along with other natural gas and electric generation facilities. NDT Technicians are required to evaluate test results in accordance with nationally accepted codes and specifications.
The individual will be required to work on extended out of town assignments within the state of Michigan and be willing to work significant overtime as necessary to meet job commitments. The position will require the individual to certify as an industrial radiographer and several other NDT test methods upon completion of training. This position involves work with high energy radioactive isotopes.
Requirements/Qualifications
- 3+ years of applicable experience.
- Associate degree in a scientific or technical field (or 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis).
- Degree requirement may be waived if the applicant can provide documented Level II training and certifications in Radiographic Testing (RT) [including a current Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety (IRRSP) card] or Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II certification.
- Consideration will also be given to individuals holding a current American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) certification.
- A non-degreed candidate will be hired as a Technical Specialist.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass background check including fingerprinting to work in a nuclear plant.
This position will be filled at the level commensurate with the selected candidate's skills and education.
Please remember to upload your Official or Unofficial College or University Transcripts into the "Supporting Documents" section of your "APPLICATION"
The following skills may set you apart from others:
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II/III Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in applied science
- Knowledge of applicable industry codes
- Competence in primary MS Office applications
- Experience with SAP applications
Essential Functions
- Performs technical support functions and more complex tasks including establishing workload and organizing and conducting assignments according to deadlines.
- Sets up tech support systems including record maintenance, data submission, and project management.
- Provides backup department support.
- Prepares reports, and tech support material as directed from time to time.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Performs or establishes procedures for tech support functions and actions including records, tracking of information, maintaining logs/spreadsheet, and other similar technical support.
- Under general direction, prepares special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other areas of the Company, etc.
- Ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to appropriate staff members; ensures that information is furnished in a timely manner; decides whether a higher authority should be notified of important or emergency matters.
- Periodically evaluates process and program effectiveness and takes action to maintain continuous improvement.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures and contributes to the safety of co-workers and the general public.
- Participates as an active technical support team member by contributing to program development and organization planning.
- Operates a computer terminal and utilizes necessary software applications.
- Has the aptitude and ability to learn and perform the duties of the job including learning new designs reflecting new equipment.
- Willing and able to follow instruction, assist in training of co-workers, and cooperate with other employees and customers.
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards and professionalism.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Hours and Travel
Meet travel requirements for this position: work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and will frequently require moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Employee will frequently be required to walk on uneven surfaces with loose gravel, mud, snow and ice.
- Employee will be required to maneuver within confined spaces.
- Employee may be required to have specific arm, hand and finger strength and dexterity specific to job requirements.
Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
