Assoc Lab Technician

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location: This position is onsite at the Trail St. Lab located in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. LOCATION This is a hybrid position (virtual/onsite) with 80% travel requirements throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula and assigned to the Trail St. Lab in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the location or willing to relocate. GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Lab Technician uses formal technical training, education, scientific principles, and hands-on experience to collect data and follow simple standardized procedures to produce data. The incumbent is expected to apply their experience and problem-solving capabilities to ensure the quality and validity of the data produced. Limited problem solving and troubleshooting of processes and equipment are expected to be able to be performed, limited analytical work, process and procedure development, and optimization of standard process workflows. The Associate NDT Lab Technician performs NDT (Nondestructive Testing) examinations and related activities such as: Radiography, Ultrasonic examinations, Visual examinations, Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle, and Eddy current testing. Projects are typically located at fossil generating plants and natural gas pipelines along with other natural gas and electric generation facilities. 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

Ability to timely report examination data
Professional customer interface
Independent/ Self-motivated/ Sustained high productivity
Knowledge of process and procedure development/optimization
Agility/ flexibility dependent upon varying department needs
Ability to maintain performance and composure during audits and technical certification testing
Problem solving around processes, equipment, and specific technical methods
High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing routine technical work under standard procedures within an industry recognized quality system
Associates degree in a scientific or technical field OR 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis
48 scientific or technical credit hours can be obtained through colleges, technical institutes, licensed apprenticeship programs, trade schools, or military programs

Responsibilities

Ownership of work schedule to achieve daily, weekly, monthly productivity goals
Assist with process and procedure development, industry code interpretation and application
Limited direct customer interface on technician operated projects
Follow basic standard procedures to produce repeatable data either for direct submission to customers or for further analytical work
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary