Underground Journeyman

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 6.7 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.

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.

Job Posting: Underground Journeyman in Electric Operations

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Underground Journeyman in Electric Operations is responsible for performing various tasks related to underground utility work. This role involves directing and leading the work of other employees, constructing and terminating de-energized multi-phase systems, and performing administrative duties. The incumbent will work under general supervision and collaborate with other qualified personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Job Duties

• Perform any work of an Underground Utility Worker Special.
• Regularly direct and lead the work of up to five (5) other employees.
• Determine site and location for direct buried systems.
• Construct de-energized multi-phase systems.
• Terminate in de-energized multi-phase underground equipment.
• Energize and de-energize single-phase underground equipment with another qualified journeyman.
• Energize and de-energize multi-phase underground equipment with a qualified general foreman.
• Stake and locate underground wire associated with their work.
• Install street light systems associated with underground plats.
• Perform associated administrative duties and record keeping.
• Perform other similar and related work.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge in electric transmission, distribution, and metering.
• Ability to read and understand construction prints and interpret electrical schematics and substation drawings.
• Knowledge of HVD switching, tagging, and clearance procedures.
• Promotion of human performance tools to eliminate operational errors.
• Ability to direct resources in both routine and non-routine emergency operations.
• Understanding of business drivers and operational priorities.
• Ability to follow a union contract and resolve union concerns.
• Demonstrated skill in transfer of knowledge and employee development.
• Strong communication skills with outside customers.
• Proficiency in Cascade, Access, SAP, and TOA.

Required Qualifications

• CDL
• Underground Journeyman card

Position will be filled at the Electric Journeyman Lineman level as the candidate must already have all of the qualifications of an Electric Journeyman Lineman, including uploading a certified Electric Journeyman Lineman card or certification (equivalent to 4 years of experience as an electric line worker) into their application.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.