Head of Security - Toledo, OH

About the role

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. As Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We also serve communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. Working at DTE is more than just a job; 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.

Job Summary: Prepares daily samples for analysis, records data, and performs routine tests and studies. Prepares reagents and standards for chemical analyses and conducts routine environmental testing. This may include various wet chemistry techniques such as extractions, dilutions, hot plate, pipetting, along with the preparation and cleaning of glassware and work areas. Typical assignments are in the form of problem solving and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Performs a variety of technical work requiring application of scientific principles, techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Follows standard work instructions for technical tasks.
• Prepares samples for analysis.
• Actively participates in process improvement and safety efforts.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample login and data entry.
• Maintains accurate and complete lab data notebook, communicates precise and accurate results of analyses in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Performs monitoring and testing of system performance by data collection or laboratory testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Individuals who will be obtaining their degree within nine months from submitting interest will be considered; however, verification of the degree will be required prior to starting the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in Chemistry, bio‑chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Applied knowledge or experience with instrumentation or analyses such as ICP, GC, GC/MS, FT‑IR, UV‑Vis, Spectroscopy, Karl Fischer, TGA, XRF, BTU, Proximate, LECO, Calorimetry, lubrication and oil testing, viscosity, Flash Point, and other wet chemistry is a plus.
• 6 months chemistry lab experience.
• Experience working in a Power Plant or industrial environment.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and able to prioritize a sample’s importance.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory operations.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels both within and outside the company.
• Detail‑oriented individual.
• Compliant in both safe and environmental work practices.

On‑Site Role: Must be available to work on‑site at the assigned work location.

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