This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.
NorthStar seeks a dynamic Director of Gas Operations to lead its multi-site gas powered generation portfolio, including direct oversight of the 770 MW Dearborn Industrial Generation combined-cycle cogeneration power facility. This executive role combines strategic planning, operational excellence, and team leadership to ensure reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth. The Director will also oversee future asset acquisitions and drive initiatives that align day-to-day operations with NorthStar's strategic objectives.
This is an opportunity to lead a critical segment of NorthStar's operations, driving innovation and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. If you are a strategic leader passionate about delivering results and shaping the future of gas operations, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals, including life-cycle asset management, business development opportunities, and proactive maintenance programs.
- Lead budget development, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet regulatory expectations and internal performance targets.
- Serve as the primary liaison between gas operations and executive leadership, providing clear updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities through reports and presentations.
Operational Oversight
- Direct all aspects of gas powered generation operations, including finance, HR, IT, facilities, and administration.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Establish and maintain policies and procedures that promote efficiency and integrate with other operational areas such as bioenergy, compliance, and renewables.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, vendors, regulatory agencies, and transmission operators.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and strengthen the management team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach fleet and frontline managers to enhance leadership capabilities and operational expertise.
- Implement succession planning strategies to ensure organizational resilience and long-term talent sustainability.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven servant leadership with a track record of building positive, transparent cultures.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align operational decisions with strategic objectives.
- Expertise in advising and guiding senior executives in a C-level environment.
- Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, and presentation with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Strategic thinker with a solution-focused mindset and commitment to measurable outcomes.
- Experience working with labor organizations, contract negotiations, and union environments.
- Highly motivated, results-oriented, and adept at managing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or related field required with a minimum of ten (10) years' of applicable experience
[OR] Associate degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or related field with a minimum of twelve (12) years' of applicable experience
[OR] High School Diploma with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of applicable experience - Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in plant management, business operations, or executive-level consulting.
- Preferred: Experience in power generation or energy sector; certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are a plus.
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