Auxiliary Oper-Campbell Plant

Consumers Energy•West Olive, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar. 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. Auxiliary Operator (Union Position) Location : J.H. Campbell Generating Complex – West Olive, MI Schedule : 24/7 first, second, third shifts (nights, weekends, holidays required) About the J.H. Campbell Generating Complex The J.H. Campbell Generating Complex is located in West Olive, Michigan, along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan between Holland and Grand Haven. The facility plays a critical role in meeting the energy needs of more than 1.8 million electric customers. Our Operations Department is responsible for the safe, reliable operation of three large electric generating units that operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Campbell Complex offers excellent facilities, highfidelity training simulators, and robust training programs designed to develop skilled power plant operators. Position Summary Under direct supervision, the Auxiliary Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of power plant systems and equipment. This role assists principal operators and performs a wide range of operational, inspection, and maintenancerelated tasks in a continuousoperation power generation environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) or more years of maintenance and/or operations experience in a power plant, industrial facility, or similar environment
Ability and willingness to work first, second, and third shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Successful completion of the POSS (Plant Operator Selection System) assessment prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Military or civilian experience in power generation, turbine room operations, boiler room operations, or wastewater/sewage treatment facilities
Ability to successfully complete a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) background check in compliance with NERC regulations

Responsibilities

Operate, clean, lubricate, and monitor auxiliary power plant equipment, including oil purification systems, cooling equipment, heat exchangers, and environmental systems
Assist with operation and inspection of pulverizers, boiler feed makeup systems, and air, gas, and liquid piping systems
Operate and tag disconnect switches, oil circuit breakers, station power circuits, and other manually operated substation equipment
Perform equipment tagging for systems removed from service
Take required readings and record operational data
Adjust and repack pump and valve packing as directed
Conduct visual inspections of indoor and outdoor substation equipment, batteries, motor generator sets, and related systems
Operate and monitor hydrogen gas systems and record pressures as required
Inspect and maintain plant fire protection equipment
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of plant operations
Demonstrate safe work practices and strict adherence to all company safety standards and procedures
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to log plant status and collaborate with coworkers in a teambased environment