Manager, Solar Operations – NorthStar Clean Energy

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.

The Manager Solar Operations will oversee and manage operations for the NorthStar Clean Energy Solar project. They will ensure all aspects of the solar project run efficiently acting as the representative for overall site perform and provide oversight on maintenance and trouble shoot complex issues with the solar system and associated equipment. The Manager Solar Operations will monitor employee performance for NorthStar standards and adherence to production goals. They will participate in the planning for future growth and changes in production demands by providing insights and operation statistics.

This position will be based in Branch County, Michigan.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely, accurate completion of all work orders, Planned Maintenance (PM) work orders, predictive maintenance and outage work.
• Write and administer Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Ensure the proper maintenance of site, access roads, substation, O&M building or office trailer and other site areas.
• Perform inspections and support troubleshooting on solar plant either scheduled or unscheduled
• Replace mechanical and electrical components
• Operate High Voltage and Medium Voltage breakers and switches
• Oversee work performed by contractors
• Interface with regulatory officials, landowners, community leaders and other project stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with all NERC, FERC and other regulator requirements including submission of reports and filings as required
• Coordinate with corporate compliance department to maintain up-to-date standards of operations
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to learn and use company specific computer applications include a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP, and other document retention and task tracking systems.
• Understand and follow Company-established standard procedures for Reporting and compliance activities
• Become familiar with business and department and Company plans and related material and be able to utilize the information appropriately
• Utilize effective communication skills to answer inquiries from coworkers, third parties, governmental authorities or the public
• Provide business analysis and support services in a legal and ethical manner

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field or related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years’ of applicable experience

• [OR] Associate degree in Technical field or related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of applicable experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years of applicable experience

Master’s Degree in Technical or related field preferred

Journeyman Electrician certification preferred

4+ year’s experience executing general plant maintenance preferred

Renewable eneregy experience required (Solar or Wind)

2+ year’s supervisory experience required

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work including in hazardous power plant environments and computer work.
• Onsite in a power plant.
• Able to work hours necessary to support the operating plant requirements including overtime when needed.
• Occasional local and out of town travel for business and partnership meetings and other plant and fleet objectives.

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.