HVAC Journeyman/Welder

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. Bring your energy to DTE. Under supervision of Welder Foreman or work direction of Welder A Leader, performs electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding in the field according to Detroit Edison Specification 308 Part - A.-on alloy steel piping, tubing, fittings and valves for high pressure, high temperature power and heating plant services. Performs flame cutting, heating and welding. Checks blue prints for proper welding requirements. Determines if pieces to be welded are properly fitted for welding. Performs electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding in accordance with Detroit Edison Specifications 308. Welds pressure containing parts of designated steel alloys including carbon-molybdenum, chromium molybdenum, chromium-nickel-molybdenum, and stainless steel. Examples of these vessels include alloy steel piping, tubing, fittings and valves for power and heating plant service, parts of boilers, turbines, pumps, piping and other high pressure, high temperature vessels.
Determines required temperatures by testing preheated sections with a temperature indicating crayon or, occasionally, by reading potentiometer connected to thermocouples.
Sets up, regulates and operates electric arc and oxy-acetylene equipment for cutting, heating and welding of metals.
Reads and understands accepted welding symbols. Checks to determine if proper weld is possible on parts assembled by Pipefitters or Mechanics.
Stamps personal identifying number on all finished work to show inspectors who did each particular welding job.
Does lesser grade welding work when jobs requiring conformity to Detroit Edison Specifications, Part A are not available or when job schedule requires.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
be a qualified journeyman Welder A and have successfully completed a company recognized apprenticeship program or must have eight years of verified hands-on experience as a Welder A.
Must become Aluminum GTAW qualified (aluminum pipe, 5G position welding qualification) within 90 days of transfer.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards and obtain medical card.
Must work shifts as assigned.
At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.