Supervisor - Corrosion

DTE Energy • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, providing electric and gas services to Michigan and renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services in 19 states. The company emphasizes taking great care of employees and customers, fostering growth and prosperity in communities, and promoting an inclusive workplace that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, valuing everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. This role is a hybrid position, requiring an established schedule of in-person work at an assigned work location, with any remote work expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence as per company guidelines. The position also requires availability for emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to customers. The Supervisor - Corrosion is a first-level supervisor responsible for planning and directing employees engaged in the operation, construction, maintenance, workload planning, dispatch, and repair of the gas distribution system. This role coordinates operations activities with other areas, identifies and effectuates changes necessary to ensure continuous improvement in performance, and manages a span of control of approximately 5 jobs and 5-15 full-time employees (direct and second-level).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in Operations, OR;
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience in Operations, OR;
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Operations
• Ability to travel & report for work at different locations (typically within the Corporation’s service area); incumbents may use their own vehicle or have access to a Company-provided vehicle.
• Must possess a valid driver’s (or ‘equipment- appropriate’) license, including any Company-determined certifications or endorsements.
• Must comply with any relevant Company driving / operating standards, and pass Department of Transportation drug screens; subject to random drug testing.
• Provides leadership through example in a unionized environment, consistent with prevailing collective bargaining agreements (typically based on experience in a unionized environment).
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
• Motivates through leading by example,’ coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback to subordinate staff; competent in systematically eliciting the best efforts & results from sub-ordinate staff.
• Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.
• Knowledge of Michigan Gas Safety Code.

Nice To Haves

• AMPP CP1 Certification or NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Technical Field.
• Operations experience in Natural Gas or Utility industry.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, construction, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of gas systems; coordinates construction and maintenance activities with other areas.
• Supervises a group of technical crews in daily activities; ensures compliance with Operator Qualification, and Codes & Standards requirements.
• Plans, schedules, monitors, dispatches and controls work resources.
• Utilizes Lean Six Sigma elements or other continuous improvement tools to plan, execute and follow through on operations and improvements.
• Ensures the consistent application of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Administers safety programs and ensures safety standards are compiled within all work activities.
• Ensures continuous station productivity improvements through increased quality field time with crews; ensures that work crew productivity levels are maintained.
• Performs or ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory/management functions for a given group(s) within a business unit: planning, organizing, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special / ad hoc assignments, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching & performance management, time entry), coordinating, reporting & budgeting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees