DTE Energy
Director - Assets
DTE Energy, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
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.
Job Summary
Location: Detroit, MI
This position has overall responsibility for assigned projects including oversight of the development and execution of operational strategies, maximizing profit and return, and meeting safety and environmental objectives. Directs the activities of Asset Managers in support of assignments and projects across the entire investment portfolio.
Provides periodic assistance in the development of new projects and analysis of potential acquisitions either directly or through direct reports. Collaborates with Director of Operations and staff to embrace best practices throughout operations. Ensures conformance with all business plans, contractual agreements, and performance objectives. Develops and reviews annual departement budget and participates in the review of actuals and forecasts of financial performance for the business unit.
Key Accountabilities
Sets overall strategic objectives and establishes priorities for the assigned business lineWorks with Director of Operations and Controller and staff to share and implement best practices throughout the organizationDelivers financial results in accordance with a pro forma or budget; implements corrective actions where requiredDevelops and executes strategies to maximize profit and returns including contract origination and modifications, capital improvements, deal restructurings and market price risk hedgingSupports the evaluation of acquisition and development opportunitiesBuilds and maintains relationships with key decision makers within customer & stakeholder organizationsLeads team to ensure compliance with project agreements and environmental marketsLeads or supports negotiations to modify key project agreementsExtensive knowledge of contract terms and conditions and the ability to administer complex contractsKnowledge of the regulatory processes and compliance regimes under which facilities operate and generate & monetize environmental attributes, as applicablePerforms all related duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, operations management, industrial technology, engineering, or a relevant scienceTen or more years of experience in asset management, finance, operations, project development or an equivalent role in a construction, manufacturing, or service environmentOther Qualifications
Preferred:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing to internal and external audiencesUnderstanding of the technology utilized by the facilities and how it relates to the commodities and environmental attributes created by DTE VantageStrong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple simultaneous activitiesAbility to critically review and support the capital appropriation process from conception to completionFamiliarity with building a positive presence within host communitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel; familiarity with email, scheduling, commitment tracking, customer relations and time reporting software applicationsProven ability to take tasks, assignments, and projects from start to completion without significant supervisionOther Requirements:
Proven ability to develop effective working relationshipsDemonstrated problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to manage using delegation and empowermentSignificant experience with budgets, operating plans, income statements and pro forma modelsIn-depth understanding of the financial impact of operational and maintenance decisions at a facilityAbility to respond quickly and effectively to operations and logistics problems in order to initiate immediate involvement and timely solutions from affected organizationsPhysical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel.Frequently sit.Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively.Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight.Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment.Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Perform job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary.
Additional Information
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.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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 law.
Job Summary
Location: Detroit, MI
This position has overall responsibility for assigned projects including oversight of the development and execution of operational strategies, maximizing profit and return, and meeting safety and environmental objectives. Directs the activities of Asset Managers in support of assignments and projects across the entire investment portfolio.
Provides periodic assistance in the development of new projects and analysis of potential acquisitions either directly or through direct reports. Collaborates with Director of Operations and staff to embrace best practices throughout operations. Ensures conformance with all business plans, contractual agreements, and performance objectives. Develops and reviews annual departement budget and participates in the review of actuals and forecasts of financial performance for the business unit.
Key Accountabilities
Sets overall strategic objectives and establishes priorities for the assigned business lineWorks with Director of Operations and Controller and staff to share and implement best practices throughout the organizationDelivers financial results in accordance with a pro forma or budget; implements corrective actions where requiredDevelops and executes strategies to maximize profit and returns including contract origination and modifications, capital improvements, deal restructurings and market price risk hedgingSupports the evaluation of acquisition and development opportunitiesBuilds and maintains relationships with key decision makers within customer & stakeholder organizationsLeads team to ensure compliance with project agreements and environmental marketsLeads or supports negotiations to modify key project agreementsExtensive knowledge of contract terms and conditions and the ability to administer complex contractsKnowledge of the regulatory processes and compliance regimes under which facilities operate and generate & monetize environmental attributes, as applicablePerforms all related duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, operations management, industrial technology, engineering, or a relevant scienceTen or more years of experience in asset management, finance, operations, project development or an equivalent role in a construction, manufacturing, or service environmentOther Qualifications
Preferred:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing to internal and external audiencesUnderstanding of the technology utilized by the facilities and how it relates to the commodities and environmental attributes created by DTE VantageStrong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple simultaneous activitiesAbility to critically review and support the capital appropriation process from conception to completionFamiliarity with building a positive presence within host communitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel; familiarity with email, scheduling, commitment tracking, customer relations and time reporting software applicationsProven ability to take tasks, assignments, and projects from start to completion without significant supervisionOther Requirements:
Proven ability to develop effective working relationshipsDemonstrated problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to manage using delegation and empowermentSignificant experience with budgets, operating plans, income statements and pro forma modelsIn-depth understanding of the financial impact of operational and maintenance decisions at a facilityAbility to respond quickly and effectively to operations and logistics problems in order to initiate immediate involvement and timely solutions from affected organizationsPhysical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel.Frequently sit.Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively.Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight.Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment.Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Perform job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary.
Additional Information
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.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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 law.