Pictured above: Linemen on Crew 2114, Chris Falls (left), Josh Hoffman (middle) and Brandon Jackson (right). A typical day on the job for an overhead line worker might involve servicing power lines, putting up a utility pole or repairing electrical equipment. That...
You’re inside a wind turbine tower, standing at the foot of a ladder that reaches 374 feet to the top. Hooked up to a harness and ready to make the climb, you grab hold of the ladder and make your way up. Once you reach the top of the turbine, you’re worn out, but you...
When temperatures climb, it can be easy to remember to take it easy – and if you forget, your body tends to remind you. It’s much harder to go for a run, do yard work or even cook dinner when it’s hot outside. If you must work in the heat, taking frequent breaks and...
This week, Andrea Crawford, wind technician at Gratiot Wind, was featured in Roadtrip Nation’s new documentary, “Skill Shift.” The documentary explores how people are finding the education, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in the future of work,...
DTE and the DTE Foundation wrapped up the FIRST Robotics 2021-22 season with a return to Saginaw Valley State University and the FIRST in Michigan State Championships. As the title sponsor, we strive to help robotics students reach their potential through this...
When Anthony M. Watson Jr., engineering field technician at DTE’s Trombly Service Center, saw a news story about a local trucking company collecting donations for the people of Ukraine, he knew he wanted to help. A Hamtramck logistics company transitioned their...
