DTE Energy

Field Technician

LocationMelvindale, MI

About This Job

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.


But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.


Testing Required:

On-Site Role: Must be available to work on-site at this assigned work location.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.


Job Summary

Samples and analyzes natural gas samples from various Company and customer facilities. Performs on-site testing of natural gas for odor intensity and corrosive constituents, and soil, water, air sampling for environmental and safety investigations. Generates analytical reports and quality control charts. Communicates the outcomes of investigations and analyses to internal and external parties. Assists Materials Testing area as needed. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor jobKey Accountabilities

Performs high and low pressure natural gas sampling from production wells and storage field wells, transmission and distribution pipelines, compressed natural gas stations and customer facilities; analyses gas samples by GC/FID/TCD.

Cleans and prepares gas sample cylinders; calibrates laboratory and field testing equipment.
Communicate with manufacturer regarding equipment repairs.
Analyse water samples from natural gas storage field locations.
Perform on-site testing of natural gas for water, mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide content.
Perform odor intensity surveys and atmosphere testing analysis.
Obtain soil, water, and air samples from various field investigation sites; perform on-site contaminant testing for employee exposure.
Prepare environmental soil/water samples for analysis.
Assist in new product evaluations of gas handling materials (i.e pipe coatings, pipe, valves, regulators, and gas detectors) for addition to Approved Products List, as needed.
Assist in quality assurance for materials inspections.
Assist with state-wide fire extinguisher program and maintenance of inspection records.
Develop Standard Work Instructions for various technical tasks.
Generate spreadsheet-based quality control charts to monitor instrument performance.
Log-in gas samples, generates multiple reports using database Key accountabilities may vary, depending on the discipline or organization Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a dualtrack base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:

+ High school or GED, and the knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of laboratory testing experience or gas/electric field experience + Associate Degree in Chemistry, and the knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through 3+ years of laboratory testing or gas/electric field experience. Other Qualifications


Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or engineering

Ability to routinely travel throughout the State of Michigan, including the upper peninsula
Experience performing odor intensity testing
Natural gas sampling experience, including familiarity with the following sampling methods and field tests: API 14.1, GPA 2166, ASTM D1988, ASTM D4810, ASTM D4888
Experience working for an ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory


Other Requirements

Incumbents must be able to lift and move up to 60 lbs
Proficient in electronic spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
May be required to fulfill substantial on-call and rotating shift requirements, and require initial and/or periodic drug or fitness for duty testing.
Valid driver's (or 'equipment-appropriate') license, including any Company-determined certifications or endorsements, and compliance with any relevant Company driving/operating standards.
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.


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PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that 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 applicable federal and/or state laws.


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