Consumers Energy plans to hire a total of about 300 people this year

JACKSON, MI – Consumers Energy plans to hire a total of about 300 people this year to build and replace gas pipelines as part of a planned $60 million investment throughout the state.
The Jackson-based utility is seeking applicants to fill 144 positions, and it initially filled 150 positions to perform pipeline work in Michigan this year.
Next year, the investment for gas pipeline work is expected to increase to $116 million.
“Our promise is to continue to work for safe communities, meeting our customers’ expectations that we deliver reliable gas service,” Michele Kirkland, vice president of energy operations, said in a statement. “These ongoing investments will improve our system’s reliability and help our communities grow by putting Michigan residents to work.”
The company is hiring construction laborers and equipment operators, according to the company's website. According to the job posting, the positions are full-time, seasonal and hourly waged jobs. These are union positions, with the employees being represented by the Utility Workers Union of America.
Consumers Energy will hold job fairs in Flint and Battle Creek on Saturday, Aug. 3. For more information about these positions, visit www.consumersenergy.com and click on the “Careers” tab.