Senior Control Room Operator - NorthStar Clean Energy

Consumers Energy•Dearborn, MI

2d•Onsite

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. This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy. Livingston Generating Station consists of four quick-start, simple-cycle combustion turbines totaling 156 MW. The plant’s electric output is offered into the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market and provides VAR support to the transmission system. Livingston Generating Station is adjacent to an electric substation and a natural gas pipeline and is often tapped to provide power during transmission system work. The station’s generating units are enclosed in a double-walled block building designed for sound control and aesthetics. The Senior Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of gas turbine generators and associated auxiliary systems within a power generation facility. This role includes both control room and field operations, with a strong emphasis on real-time monitoring, system optimization, and rapid response to changing plant conditions. The Senior Control Room Operator is responsible for complying with all station procedures and environmental regulations and directing the activities on their shift. Directing the operation of major plant equipment and recordkeeping duties to ensure efficient and safe plant operations within established procedures and parameters.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in both control room and field environments
Comfortable working alone for extended periods while maintaining high situational awareness and accountability.
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
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
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
Strong understanding of gas turbine systems, thermodynamics, and power plant processes
High School Diploma or GED required
4+ years of power plant operations experience as an operator and or previous control room experience required, with 3 years’ experience as a plant operator preferred
Electrical & Mechanical experience and knowledge for troubleshooting required.
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the operation of major plant equipment and systems and take appropriate action to ensure they are operated safely, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements according to the Emissions Minimization Plan, in a manner consistent with maximizing availability and in a manner consistent with optimizing fuel efficiency
Maintain a log of significant operating activities and events and generate required reports
Operate assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
Answer the telephone when necessary in a professional manner and serve as a focal point for communications during emergency situations
Direct and ensure completion of required safety procedures; (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work)
Take measurements and readings and compare with standards; implement corrective actions within established procedures
Assist in maintaining the boiler system by adding/transferring chemicals as needed to maintain desired parameters
Identify and correct problems; report problems requiring further action
Respond to alarms in a timely manner; operate necessary equipment to effectively respond to critical situations
Coordinate and may direct activities of other work groups as necessary to support overall plant operations. Train plant personnel in accordance with Company policies and government regulations. Oversee the work of sub-contractors on assigned shift, as necessary. Perform other comparable non-operating duties during plant shutdowns.
Initiate and execute unit startup, shutdown, and load adjustments following established procedures
Maintain continuous situational awareness of plant status, including generation output and system constraints
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary