Plant Operator - NorthStar Clean Energy

Consumers Energy•Flint, MI

About The Position

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com . This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy. Plant operators under general supervision are responsible for the operation of industrial machinery and equipment. They monitor, control, and maintain these systems to ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently. He or she will support the smooth and efficient running of the plant, as well as ensuring that all safety protocols are followed. The plant operator will also be responsible for conducting regular maintenance and repairs on the plant equipment and directed. Performs the typical duties of Fuel Supply Operator as required.

Requirements

Meets qualifications of a plant operator
Have a working knowledge of LOTO, confined space, P & ID's, hot work
Ability to use past experience, analytical judgement, to plan and perform diversified work
Good decision making skills to keep all crew members and site equipment safe
Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and feedback to all team members on the site
Agility to be able to work overtime, as well as rotating shift schedules that include weekends and holidays
Proven experience as plant operator
High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of applicable experience required
1+ year experience in power plant operations, previous control, and/or equivalent experience is required
Valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

Trades or technical backgrounds are a plus

Responsibilities

Operate assigned control systems as directed including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner
Maintain assigned control systems to ensure proper operations.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, safety checks, inspections and adjustments, as required
Take measurements and readings and compare with standards.
Implement corrective actions within established procedures
Assist chemistry vendor in maintaining the boiler system by adjusting chemical feed, as appropriate, and in monitoring the boiler, cooling water and waste water chemistry.
Implement corrective actions within established procedures, as directed by senior operator
Assist inspecting and monitoring environmental equipment.
Support senior operator with equipment cleaning, filter changes and calibration gas adjustments
Log equipment operating data in an accurate and timely manner.
Identify and report problems to Lead Plant Operator and/or Supervisor
Respond to alarms in a timely manner.
Operate necessary equipment to effectively respond to critical situations
Perform maintenance activities during plant outages and minor maintenance on shift as required as directed by lead operator
Operate mobile equipment located throughout the plant to maintain efficient operations
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, and adherence to plant safety rules and procedures, and identification and correction of hazards
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary