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 www.northstarcleanenergy.com.

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

The Power Plant Biomass (Wood) Fuel Supply Operator is responsible for operating fuel and ash handling equipment and receiving, stacking and transporting fuel and ash.  Operates large mobile equipment necessary to supply fuel to the plant conveyor system.  Inspects and performs preventative and minor maintenance on mobile equipment and conveyor systems when not fueling the plant. This position reports to the Lead Fuel Supply Operator. 

This position will be located at the Craven County Wood Energy L.P. plant in New Bern, North Carolina. 
  
Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Operate fuel and/or ash handling equipment which may include wheel loaders, track driven dozers and various machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Receive, unload, mix, stage, and stack/store fuel in a manner consistent with established fuel handling procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment routinely and thoroughly.
• Maintain accurate operational logs on mobile equipment, as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; regularly clean, sweep and pick up conveyor spillage; report or resolve any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Clean mobile and fuel yard equipment as required.
• Perform inspection and maintenance activities on all equipment in accordance with established schedules or as needed.
• Reclaim fuel as necessary to support fuel yard activities.
• Perform scale house functions, including, obtaining and labelling fuel samples, as required.
• Assist with plant operation and maintenance as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards, and adherence to plant safety rules and procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as required. 

Position Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in an industrial atmosphere or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of mobile equipment operation and established procedures.
• Previous experience operating and/or maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., construction equipment).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others.
• Capable of performing a number of routine duties involving various procedures which require minor decisions.
• Ability to work overtime, as well as, any shift schedule, including nights and weekends. 

The following skills and experience may set you apart from others: 

• Previous experience operating and/or maintaining a bulldozer. 

Hours and Travel: 

• Ability to work overtime, as well as any shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel up to 10% annually may be required. 

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.