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Consumers Energy Supervisor Operations-NorthStar Clean Energy in DEARBORN, Michigan
NorthStar Clean Energy owns and operates independent power generating plants, natural gas assets and an energy marketing group for the non-utility segment. We are proud of our strong history of reliably serving our utility, municipal, commercial and industrial customers. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit NorthStar Clean Energy (https://northstarcleanenergy.com/overview/default.aspx)
This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.
An integral part of the leadership team and to lead a safe and efficient Operations department. Support the day-to-day activities of operatons personnel and functions. Participate in discussions on process improvement actgivities and strategic planning. Responsible for personnel staff training and safety adherence. The Supervisor of Operations may support Generation Operatons, Wind turbine and work performed by turbine maintenance provider, and Balance of Plant (BOP), facilities operations or other locations as business needs determine. They will have direct supervision of operators an responsibility for quality and safety of the work performed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure safe, timely, accurate completion of all PM work orders assigned to the operations department. Will develop metrics to show the operations work management process progress on a weekly basis. Will ensure the support of the operations department during forced and scheduled outages
Verify correctness of plant drawings, labeling, and procedures and supervise correction of legacy issues
Provide technical assistance and assist in troubling shooting to support the plant goals
Will train the operations department personnel on all company policies and government regulations. Provide subordinate coaching and counseling as necessary. Will oversee the operations training program and make sure the operations personnel are performing accordingly.
Will assist with the operations budget for the facility
Coordinate and oversee contract work and tempory labor as necessary as well as special projects as necessary.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental, plant, and company goals
Assist in developing and defining plant policies and procedures
Will learn Hexgon, the work management system and process for GGS
May serve as primary liaison between project owner, turbine maintenance, and BOP maintenance staff. Oversee work done by contract maintenance crews. Provide regular status reports to NorthStar organization both written and verbal at weekly meetings
May oversee and manage the Balance of Plant (BOP) and turbine maintenance schedule; coordinate activities and personnel in accordance with approved schedule
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of the operations & maintenance functions
A working knowledge of chemistry as it relates to plant operations as well as environmental and water treatment programs and statutory regulations
Understand budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation, basic accounting principles
Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations
Demonstrates the ability to read, correct, and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, and technical manuals
Ability to solve practical problems, clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel. Analyzes and interprets data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and motivate subordinates.
Advance level of computer skills
Able to deal with multiple levels of personalities in people
Leadership or supervisory experience on a Wind Turbine Maintenance or BOP Maintenance Team
Experience planning and executing maintenance at a wind site
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering field or equivalent experience as well as a demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement required
A minimum of five year's relevant experience, with a minimum of four years in a supervisory or management position or a position in which there was oversight and delegation of tasks associated with completion of projects
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work including in hazardous power plant environments and computer work.
Inside/Outside power plant operations. Occasional local and out of town business travel.
Why should you join our team?
At NorthStar Clean 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.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.