DTE Energy

Instrument Specialist - Chemistry

DTE Energy$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science with relevant experience in the Nuclear Power Industry
  • 3+ years of Nuclear Power Industry experience (for Bachelor's) or 5+ years (for Associate's) or 7+ years with a high school diploma
  • Knowledge of Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or Chemistry discipline is preferred
  • Training in continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques is preferred
  • Experience in analyzing and maintaining analytical chemistry and radiochemistry equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Investigate technical issues and analyze data to identify root causes and propose solutions
  • Provide technical advice and consultation while collaborating with team members and management
  • Gather and prepare confidential reports or self-assessments based on collected data
  • Benchmark technical program quality against industry standards to recommend improvements
  • Develop innovative ideas to enhance processes and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Engage in ongoing training and professional development to maintain technical expertise
  • Stay informed on nuclear industry standards and operational practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development through training and education
  • Engagement in a meaningful work environment that contributes to public safety
  • Potential to work on impactful projects during emergencies or outages
  • Involvement with a skilled and knowledgeable team in the nuclear sector
  • Support for professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Testing Required: Not Applicable

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.

Job Summary

    Apply technical knowledge of Radiation Protection/Chemistry Program to monitor performance, anticipate problems, analyze issues, develop and recommend solutions. Propose ideas for improvements that will assure program regulatory compliance, the achievement of defined performance measures, and the safe and reliable operation, maintenance, and refueling of the nuclear power plan (involving customer service and support of over 1000 normally, to as many as 2000 personnel during an outage).


Key Accountabilities

  • Investigate technical problems, evaluate data collected, determine causes, and recommended solutions.
  • Provide technical consulting within discipline, conferring/ collaborating with employees, supervision, and management and/or by serving on committees, task forces or solution teams.
  • Research, gather data, and compile and assemble special reports/self-assessments, working within the constraints for confidentiality and safeguarding of information.
  • Compare the quality and implementation of technical programs to industry best practices and lessons learned, and formulate recommendations for continuous improvements.
  • Develop ideas and materials that improve existing work methods, services, or outcomes, and promote the accomplishment of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable), error-free, quality and environmentally compliant results.
  • Maintain technical expertise through training, self-study, and professional development activities.
  • Maintain cognizance of nuclear industry standards and practices.


Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science with 3 plus years of experience in the Nuclear Power Industry or discipline specific experience
  • OR Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science with 5 plus years of experience in the Nuclear Power Industry or discipline specific experience
  • OR 7 plus years of Nuclear Power Industry or discipline specific experience with high school diploma or equivalent


Other Qualifications

Preferred
  • Training and/or education in Radiation Protection/Health Physics/Environmental Health/Chemistry discipline, cause analysis/problem solving, human performance techniques, self-assessment, and continuous improvement
  • Experience with set up of maintenance of analytical chemistry and radiochemistry equipment.


Other Requirements
  • Capable of working independently with work flow involving movement between some tasks; cognizant of organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values; approach others tactfully and considerately; Work well in groups; able to identify and solve problems and barriers to process or performance improvements.
  • Responds to requests for consultation and assistance; capable of project management and coordination.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear power plant operations and computerized applications and software programs


Additional Information

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.

About DTE Energy

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

DTE Energy Careers

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Learn more about DTE Energy
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$22.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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