CrossFire Group · 2 weeks ago
Senior Operating Specialist
Detroit, MI, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66.82/hr - $66.82/hr
10+ years expCrossFire Group is a Human Capital Solutions Organization that specializes in staffing and consulting services. They are seeking a Senior Operating Specialist to champion safe and efficient operations across Distribution Operations and Fossil Generation, ensuring system security and continuity of service on the DTE electric system.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate teams to resolve conflicts, interpret operating rules, and support safe, reliable operation of the DTE electrical system
Organize cross-functional teams to address unique, complex, or recurring issues affecting system efficiency
Develop and recommend work instructions and restoration plans for planned and emergent electrical system work
Identify opportunities to bundle work and create coordinated plans that ensure shutdowns are strategically executed with system risk mitigation
Collaborate closely with system study engineers and schedulers to maintain an accurate long-term shutdown schedule
Lead huddles and shutdown schedule review meetings to maintain cross-team alignment
Facilitate meetings for complex or consecutive shutdowns impacting the same areas or regions
Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to shutdown optimization and resource coordination
Participate in operations committee meetings and advise on best practices for cross-functional safety
Review and provide feedback on operating articles, procedures, and documentation to support corporate safety and reliability goals
Reinforce the authority of system operations personnel and ensure safe, efficient customer restoration practices
Review contingency plans for high-complexity projects and confirm operational readiness
Qualification
Required
Ten years of operational experience with advanced knowledge of electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems
Advanced expertise in installation, operation, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment used in substations
Advanced expertise in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used on overhead and underground electric utility systems
Experience as a System Operator, Power Dispatcher, or electrical equipment operator in an electric utility environment
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or electric utility electrical trade certification
Ten years of experience as a System Operator, Power Dispatcher, or qualified electrical worker performing lockout/tagout, including five years supervising system operators, dispatchers, or union-represented electrical workers
Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt)
NERC BI, BIT, or RC Operator certification
Experience with project scheduling tools such as Primavera and Excel
Company
CrossFire Group
CrossFire Group is a staffing and recruiting firm that provides services in various fields such as engineering, IT, medical and internships.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deb Schneider
Co-Founder and CEO
Andrew Stinson
Chief Operating Officer
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