Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
Location:
This position may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. The candidate must be located within commutable distance of the locations OR willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).
We are looking for: Sr Gas Storage Engineer
The Senior Gas Storage Engineer has many unique responsibilities and skillset requirements that vary significantly from typical utility engineering job responsibilities. The Senior Gas Storage Engineer frequently coordinates with other internal departments including; Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Project Controls, Warehousing, Gas Control and many others. The Senior Gas Storage Engineer role could include, but may not be limited to the following responsibilities: New horizontal, multi-lateral well project engineering and design; well workover and rehabilitation program operations of existing gas storage and water disposal wells, plug and abandonment of obsolete gas storage wells along with development of long-term monitoring and maintenance programs and wellhead repair/replacement activities; development of specialized well testing and diagnostic programs, providing field technical support and process change management.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Demonstrated high level proficiency associated with surface and downhole well technologies
Overall knowledge of well logging operations and cased hole log evaluation
Ability to solve complex downhole well problems using existing and new technology for cost-effective solutions
Individualmustpossesstheskillstolead,problemsolveandworkwellinadynamic,challengingworkenvironment
Must have ability and temperament to establish solid working relationships and maintain high degree of trust with representatives of governmental regulatory bodies such as EGLE, PHMSA and MPSC
Individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Individualmustbeamotivatedself-starteraswellaspossessadesiretolearn,develop,workandgrowwithinateamenvironment
Skillinsupervisorypractices/application
Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations
We encourage you to apply if you have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university with four (4) or more years of experience ingas/oil industryincludingwell workoveroperations,well drilling,andwell re-entriesincludingfamiliaritywithspecificwell equipment including wellhead, casing, tubing, packers, cement and other associated equipment
[OR] Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited university plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of applicable engineering Experienceingas/oil industryincludingwell workoveroperations,well drilling,andwell re-entriesincludingfamiliaritywithspecificwell equipment including wellhead, casing, tubing, packers, cement and other associated equipment
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Planning, design, construction, maintenance, plugging and monitoring of active and plugged gas storage wells. Lead and/or assist with well engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, data collection, construction observation and field investigations
Representstheorganizationinmeetingsandgovernmentalauditsto resolveimportantquestions relativetospecificdiscipline
Coordination and communication with multiple internal and external groups and / or service providers
Understand and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects
Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately
Working in concert with GSE team Technician, use computer assisted engineering, design, and drafting software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget
Makes decisions independently on well engineering problems and trouble-shooting methods. Provide all engineering services in a legal and ethical manner. Serve as onsite project representative where required
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
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, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.