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DTE Energy · 2 weeks ago

O & M Technician II Fuel Yard

DTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, creating a cleaner environment through renewable energy. The O & M Technician II Fuel Yard is responsible for providing fuel to the boiler and maintaining all related equipment and machinery under direct supervision.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
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Responsibilities

Operates heavy mobile equipment i.e., Cat 980 front-end loaders, to blend wood fuel for the boiler and stacking out for storage
Operates fuel conveyors and receiving hoppers
Operates scale house and unloads trucks
Operates the fuel reclaimer during pile swaps and monitor it during normal operation
Services fuel yard equipment daily before shift change and completes shift logs
Inspects conveyer systems daily
Works on PM’s in yard
Assists O&M Tech III and IV as necessary
Daily Quality Control
Take pile temperatures
Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
Communicate well with other company personnel
Responds to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner
Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy mobile equipment operationFuel handlingWeldingPlant safety knowledgeBasic mathematical calculationsEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
Background in operating loaders; maintenance; past experience doing shift work
Must possess the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently
Knowledge of plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to call-ins when contacted
Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
Frequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment
Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery and burns
Exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall protection system (harness/lifeline)
Occasionally exposed to vibration and fumes or airborne particles which will require the use of personal protective equipment including respirators; flame retardant clothing; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), etc
Enter and work in confined space areas

Preferred

Experience with mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks and welding, and maintenance

Company

DTE Energy

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DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

DTE Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.17B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $7.17B

Leadership Team

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David Ruud
Chief Financial Officer
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Diane Antishin
Vice President, HR Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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