Electrical Technician

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At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our ability to deliver reliable electric and natural gas services begins with our commitment to reflecting the unique character and diverse perspectives of the 6.5 million people we serve across Michigan. As a major Midwest company with more than 7,000 employees, we’re powered by the Value of All: the idea that every individual matters, and that the best way to serve our community is to be an active part of it.

Make an impact within the Electric Distribution Customer & Service Infrastructure group for Low Voltage Distribution (LVD)!

The Electrical Technician (also known as Electric System Owner) responsibilities are comprised of three main areas: 1) Customer Advocacy 2) System Planning and System Performance solutions, and 3) Distribution System Design. Tasks include: identifying and developing system planning and reliability improvement solutions; economic evaluation of planning and reliability solutions; preparing engineering drawings, ordering material, and managing system improvement projects through the construction process; maintaining system records and databases; estimating customer and system loads; updating customers on the status of projects; investigating and resolving customer reliability and voltage concerns; and assisting in the Company's storm restoration process.

Scope of duties and responsibilities:

Utilizes multiple sources of technical and policy information and make decisions on complex design and system planning/system performance problems
Anticipates the impact of actions and/or decisions on multiple systems and customers at large
Adapts and resolve issues utilizing creative thinking, investigation and ingenuity beyond the normal practices and procedures
Interacts with internal and external clients, customers and crews giving and receiving complex information
Manages customer expectations when resolving complex system performance issues, as well as effectively sharing system planning and performance improvement plans to customers at large

Our ideal candidate qualifications:

At a minimum, an Associate Degree in a technical field is required, and must include forty-eight (48) technical credits equally spread in three of the following technical areas: 1) Mathematics 2) Physical Sciences 3) Electricity, and 4) Other Engineering or Technical areas of study
Must indicate an interest in and a demonstrated ability to deal with people on a regular basis utilizing strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Participating in storm restoration activities across the state are a requirement
A valid driver's license; must have own vehicle available for field work and storm work

Response Information:

Every day, we’re working together to improve the quality of life for people across Michigan through responsible business practices, valuing our customers, dynamic energy innovation, and a relentless dedication to helping people from all backgrounds build extraordinary careers. Learn more about joining the Consumers Energy family and discover how your talents can be utilized. This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package consistent with experience. For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit our corporate website at:

www.consumersenergy.com/careers

Click on “Browse Current Openings” and apply to Job Req. #50514817. Interested candidates must submit a resume online by 05/09/2015.

Consumers Energy is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to building and connecting with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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