Lead Fuel Supply Operator - NorthStar Clean Energy

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

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

The Lead Control Room Operator is responsible for the operation of industrial machinery and equipment. They monitor, control, and maintain these systems to ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently. They will be responsible for overseeing the work of a team for the smooth and efficient running of the plant, as well as ensuring that all safety protocols are followed. The lead control room operator will also be responsible for conducting regular maintenance and repairs on the plant equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Directing Lead Control Room Operator, Plant Operators, and Fuel Supply Operators to support efficient plant operation. Oversees the work of sub-contractors on assigned shift, as necessary. Trains plant personnel in accordance with Company policies and government regulations

Field and Plant Operations

Operating the Plant in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all station procedures and environmental regulations and directing the activities on their shift

Monitors the operation of major plant equipment and systems and takes 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

Operates assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner

Directs the activities of the Lead Control Room Operator, Plant Operators and Fuel Supply Operators as necessary to support the overall plant operation

Maintains a log of significant operating activities and events and generates required reports

Logs significant plant parameters as determined by plant management. Identifies and corrects problems; reports problems requiring further action to the Operations & Maintenance supervisor

Directs and ensures completion of required safety procedures; (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work)

Takes measurements and readings and compares with standards; implements corrective actions within established procedures. Assists in maintaining the boiler system by adding/transferring chemicals as needed to maintain desired parameters

Responds to alarms in a timely manner; operates necessary equipment to effectively respond to critical situations

Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Meets qualifications of a Sr Control Room 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 and Sr Control Room Operator

Position Requirements:

Associate Degree in industrial technology, engineering, or related field required

7+ years of relevant work experience

Work Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor

Field and Plant Operations

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 NorthStar Clean 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 in Energy (WE), 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.