Steven Szymanski
Macomb,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at DTE, excelling in process improvement and team leadership. Proven track record in managing budgets and driving regulatory compliance while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at strategic planning and mentoring, consistently achieving operational excellence and enhancing customer service through innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – Gas Operations
DTE
Ypsilanti
01.2025 - Current
- Manage supervisor and technical staff to ensure that operational responsibilities and executed safely and within regulatory and corporate guidelines
- Applies forecasts and historical data to manage budgets; identifies cost constraints and develops solutions accordingly
- Direct, plan and monitor work tasks to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Focuses team on creating value through continuous improvement and innovation solutions
Principal Supervisor – Gas Operations
DTE
Detroit
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Develop and lead a team of Natural Gas Distribution, Field Service and Manifold Supervisors responsible for directing and achieving objectives that align with safety, customer service and corporate directives
- Strategic planning of current and future preventative and corrective maintenance projects
- Response and Management critical and emergency situations
- Monitor and control O&M and capital budgets while developing and executing savings initiatives.
Supervisor – Gas Operations
DTE
Melvindale
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Develop, mentor and lead a team of Corrosion Engineering Technicians and Administrative Staff involved in planning, construction, maintenance, repair, operation and integrity assessments of natural gas facilities
- Lead cross-functional programs and project teams to provide strategic support to construction, engineering and operations groups
- Cultivate relationships and lead audits with DTE and MPSC Staff to ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborates with business unit financial analysts and controllers on budget review, forecasting and capital efficiency projects
- Lead Continuous Improvement efforts to eliminate waste and drive efficiencies.
Supervisor – Field Support
DTE
Detroit
07.2013 - 02.2017
- Planning, organizing, and directing the performance of personnel and activities responsible for the value-added support of Overhead and Underground Lines and Substations work groups
- Develop and manage group objectives and metrics to include the procurement of materials and services, inventory accuracy, service level, budget and safety
- Led and participated in cross functional change initiatives and Continuous Improvement activities – Supplier Integration, Trombly & Caniff Beachhead Activities.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Walsh College
Troy, MI08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Administration
Central Michigan University
12.2019
Graduate - Management and Leadership
United States Air Force John J. Rhodes Leadership Academy
Luke AFB, AZ08.2011
Skills
- Process improvement and operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget and project management
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Project planning
- Emergency response
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training and development
- Quality control
Certification
- GTI Energy, Gas Distribution Operations, 04/01/23
- DTE Energy, Yellow Belt Certification, 12/01/16
- AUCSC, Corrosion Basic Certification, 05/01/17
Timeline
Manager – Gas Operations
DTE
01.2025 - Current
Principal Supervisor – Gas Operations
DTE
08.2022 - 12.2024
Supervisor – Gas Operations
DTE
02.2017 - 08.2022
Supervisor – Field Support
DTE
07.2013 - 02.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Walsh College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Administration
Central Michigan University
Graduate - Management and Leadership
United States Air Force John J. Rhodes Leadership Academy