Plant Operator NorthStar

2 weeks ago

Jackson, United States Consumers Energy Full time
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

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.   

Location: This position reports to the Operations Supervisor at Grayling Generating Station in Grayling, Michigan.

  • This is a non-union position with NorthStar Clean Energy, the unregulated side of CMS Energy, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy

We are looking for: Plant Operator

The Grayling Generating Station plant is a 38 MW biomass-fueled renewable energy power plant that produces electricity. The fuel consists primarily of bark and sawdust from local lumber mills and the non-marketable biomass from lumbering operations.

The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases (is "carbon neutral"), conserves landfill space and supports the electric grid in northern Michigan.  The electric output is sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement with Consumers Energy Company. This facility can produce enough electricity to power approximately 38,000 homes. Commercial operation began in 1992.

Plant operators under general supervision are repsonsible for the operation of industrial machinery and equipment.  They monitor, control, and maintain these systems to ensure that they run smoothly and effeciently.  They 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 as directed. Perform the typical duties of a Plant Operator

  • 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

We encourage you to apply if: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with two (2) or more years of applicable experience
     
  • 2+ years power plant operations experience, previous control room experience, and/or equivalent experience required.

In this role, you will:

  • 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. Performs routine equipment maintenance, safety checks, inspections, and adjustments, as required.
  • Take measurements and readings and compares with standards. Implements 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. Implements corrective actions within established procedures, as directed by senior operator.
  • Assist inspecting and monitoring environmental equipment. Supports senior operator with equipment cleaning, filter changes and calibration gas adjustments.
  • Log equipment operating data in an accurate and timely manner. Identifies and reports problems to Lead Plant Operator and/or Supervisor.
  • Respond to alarms in a timely manner. Operates 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.

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