AUXILIARY OPER-CAMPBELL PLANT

# AUXILIARY OPER-CAMPBELL PLANT

Location:

WEST OLIVE, MI, US

Company: Consumers Energy

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.

Key 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

Essential Functions

- 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

Required Qualifications

- 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

Preferred Qualifications

- 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

Hours and Travel

- Minimum of 40 hours per week in a continuous 24/7 operation

- Overtime and additional hours may be required based on operational needs

- Minimal travel may be required for training or companysponsored events

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to:

- Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

- Traverse the power plant to inspect and operate equipment

- Meet vision requirements including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

- Work in environments where temperatures may exceed 100°F and where outdoor work is subject to weather conditions

- Noise levels may range from normal to loud depending on plant operations and maintenance activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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

- Medical, Dental and Vision

- 401k with company match

- 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 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 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.

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