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
This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.
We are looking for:
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.
The Fuel Supply Operator is responsible for equipment operation and record keeping duties on a variety of moderately complex systems such as: wood fuel handling, ash handling, and heavy equipment within established procedures. Also responsible for various housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
Be able to use standard computer software programs such as spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and other common programs
Have a thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established procedures
Previous experience operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment, including a bulldozer (e.g., construction, farming equipment)
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others
Thorough knowledge of all fuel and ash handling systems and understanding of heavy equipment, plant procedures and measurement standards
Ethics and standards of conduct
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 encourage you to apply if you have: an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed
High School Diploma OR GED is required
Valid Drivers Licensure required
2+ years operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., construction, farming equipment, bulldozer)
A thorough knowledge of Large Mobile Heavy Equipment (e.g., CAT D8 Dozers, CAT 938 loaders) operation and established procedures
Work a rotating 12 hour shift on a 28 day cycle
Ability to work overtime, any shift schedule, including weekends and holidays
Be fitted for and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators
Basic Computer Skills
The following skills may set you apart from others:
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others
Capable of performing several routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions
Previous experience at a Power Generation Biomass facility
Associates Degree
In this role, you will:
Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner
Logs significant activities and events and maintains accurate operational logs on mobile equipment
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile/fuel train equipment routinely and thoroughly
Clean mobile, fuel yard and heavy equipment, as required
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards
Inspect fuel deliveries for compliance as outlined in the wood waste procurement and monitoring plan
Assist with plant operation and maintenance, as required; including forced and planned outages
Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, or as needed
Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep, and pick up conveyor spillage; unplugs choke points / obstructions from fuel train components; report or resolve any unsafe conditions immediately
Receive, unload, mix, stage, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures
Reclaim fuel as necessary to support overall plant operation
Must complete Position Qualification Requirements (PQR) as assigned
Perform scale house functions, including obtaining and labeling fuel samples, as required
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers 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 CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each... 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
