Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid position (virtual/onsite) with 80% travel requirements throughout Michigan's lower peninsula and assigned to Bay City Service Center located in Bay City, 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- 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
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma/GED
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- 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
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
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, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.