DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the 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 Validates gas measurement data for reasonableness and timeliness using the Gas Measurement system. Independently ensures defensible gas measurement data by leveraging industry standards for large volume customers, pipeline transportation interconnects, and production metering locations. May occasionally mentor other team members on best practices. Participates in the review and support of the company’s lost and unaccounted for (LAUF) efforts. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job Key Accountabilities• Evaluates and identifies possible measurement anomalies and errors using trend charts.
• Collaborates with field operations to quickly remediate equipment issues or to optimize field measurement conditions.
• Implements approved enhancements to gas measurement systems to ensure compliance with changing company and industry standards.
• Prepares volumetric reports for internal and external gas customers.
• Evaluates the usage of customers with volume corrector instruments (VCI) to ensure accurate measurement.
• Develops billing correction strategies in SAP billing system applications and implements with input from others.
• Seeks customer input on individual services provided to upstream and downstream business partners.
• Performs daily/monthly system balancing analyses to identify lost gas.
• May occasionally lead special cross-functional measurement projects to develop new or enhance existing processes.
• Implements moderate to complex decisions with occasional oversight from supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3 years of experience in gas measurement or working in data analytics.
Preferred:
• Experience in the accounting practices of utilities
• Broad knowledge of gas transmission, distribution, and gathering systems
• Proficient in SQL and reporting services
Other Qualifications:
• Proficient in Excel and database systems
• Proficient verbal, written, and presentation skills; communicates clearly, with credibility and confidence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven abilities to defend and justify recommendations
• Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities as well as embrace new and evolving responsibilities
• Ability to defend data adjustment decisions using company and national gas measurement standards
• Ability to analyze large datasets consisting of complex operational data and develop recommendations
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.
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