CMS Enterprises owns and operates independent power generating plants, natural gas assets and an energy marketing group for the non-utility segment of CMS Energy's business. We are proud of our strong history of reliably serving our utility, municipal, commercial and industrial customers. Equally important to us is our role as a responsible corporate citizen through environmental stewardship and providing direct and indirect employment opportunities and other economic benefits to the communities we serve. Our strategy is focused on continued exceptional financial results through strong operations and safety performance, optimization of our assets, and disciplined growth in the domestic energy sector.
Plant Summary
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.
This position reports to the Plant Manager at the Grayling Generating Station Plant located in Grayling, Michigan.
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Environmental and Safety Coordinator's primary focus is to:
•Maintain plant compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
•Direct the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the environmental and safety impacts of their duties.
This section in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements/Qualifications
•High school diploma OR GED.
•3+ years' experience in Environmental Safety.
•2+ years' experience in Power Industry and/or related industry experience.
•Basic Computer Skills.
•Must be able and willing to direct the activities of employees towards meeting operating objectives in a safe, fair and consistent manner.
•Should have or be able to obtain a HAZWOPER certification.
•Should have or be able to obtain a Storm Water Operator's certification.
•Should have or be able to obtain a Method 9 Visible Emissions certification.
•Should be familiar with ISO 14001 Environmental standards.
•Must be willing and able to honestly and fairly evaluate the performance of subordinates.
•Must be willing and able to communicate in writing and verbally to peers, superiors and subordinates.
•Must have a working knowledge of safety and environmental/regulatory requirements.
•Interface with regulatory officials.
•Write and administer Job Hazard Analysis.
•Coordinate contract work.
•Must be willing and able to work overtime and any schedule.
•Must wear all required personal protective equipment.
•Train personnel in accordance with Company policies and government regulations.
•Prepare and submit appropriate reports, recommendations and maintain documentation as required.
The following skills may set you apart from others:
•Associates or Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Safety Management (related area or equivalent experience).
•5+ years' experience in Environmental or Safety Management within the Power Industry.
•2+ years' supervisory experience in Power Industry, in Biomass.
•Directs the activities of the operations and maintenance personnel towards safe, reliable and efficient operation of the plant while meeting the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements affecting the plant.
•Conducts required safety and environmental training.
•Ensures timely state, federal, and local environmental reporting requirements are met.
•Performs internal plant safety/environmental audits.
•Prepares reports and projects as required by plant management.
•Maintains occupational illness/injury logs.
•Directs the site safety committee.
•Maintains compliance with state and federal air use regulations.
•Maintains compliance with state and federal water use regulations.
•Maintains compliance with state and federal waste disposal regulations.
•Maintains compliance with state and federal spill regulations.
•Directs the immediate response to situations such as fires, injuries, chemical spills, etc.
•Performs accident/incident investigations.
•Interacts with state department personnel in maintaining... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
