DTE Energy · 18 hours ago
Protective Rubber Goods Inspector
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, focused on creating a cleaner, healthier environment through renewable energy. The Protective Rubber Goods Inspector is responsible for receiving, testing, inspecting, and maintaining protective rubber goods, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Performs cleaning, inspection and electrical testing of rubber goods using the appropriate glove, sleeve and blanket testers
Performs a visual inspection of blankets
Performs a visual inspection of the gloves and sleeves utilizing the appropriate inflation device
Performs cleaning, visual inspections and electrical testing of line hoses when required
Properly destroys and discards defective rubber goods
Stamps an inspection or retest due date on rubber goods passing inspection
Salvages or repairs certain items with physical defects, utilizing approved materials and methods as identified in the standards
Receives new and used rubber goods at G-95 WSC and performs incoming inspections to ensure the returning items are properly marked, packaged and have no visible shipping damage
Inventories the returned items for correct quantities and communicates deficiencies to supervision
Periodically inventories the stocked rubber goods for appropriate quantities and reports deficiencies to supervision
Inventories, packs and stages for shipment any materials that will to be returned to customers or vendors
Monitor weekly, monthly and annual work loading as well as testing timetables to meet the delivery schedules
Assist customers with special needs to ensure the proper fit of rubber goods
Communicates to any visitors of the Test Lab, the required PPE and safety requirements
Enters all di-electric and visual rubber good failures into database on monthly basis
Record di-electric and visual rubber good failures at workstation
Track ad-hoc customer requests of insulated rubber goods
Communicate with rubber goods vendors as necessary
Perform general maintenance, minor repairs or adjustments to the testing equipment when required
Periodically strain filtering and change test medium to maintain dielectric properties
Replace test electrodes
Adjust high voltage and ground contacts
Adjust Micro and limit switches
Change air lines, buttons, switches, fuses test lights corona guards, or barriers as needed
Programs the computerized rubber goods washing and testing equipment
Uses approved products, chemicals and detergents to clean, test and stamp rubber goods:
Assists in Training of those entering the Protective Rubber Goods Inspector Classification
Uses the required PPE and follows all corporate safety practices in the performance of the job activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School diploma and or the equivalent
Must have 2 years of insulated rubber goods testing experience
Must have basic computer knowledge
Must have basic hand tool abilities and knowledge
Ability to lift 70 pounds
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Must have valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards
Satisfactory physical examination
Company
DTE Energy
DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.17BKey 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
David Ruud
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Antishin
Vice President, HR Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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