Supervisor - Gas Operations

About the role

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customers’ 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. 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. 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. 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. Coordinates operations activities with other areas. Identifies and effectuates changes necessary to ensure continuous improvement in performance. Span of control: =5 jobs & 5‑15 FTEs (direct & second‑level). 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.

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