General Maintenance & Repair (1)

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This position is onsite at JH Campbell Unit 1&2 located in West Olive, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

This position is a timebound full-time opportunity designed to support a specific business need with an anticipated duration through cessation of operations and cold and dark activities (retiring the generating facility) transition with an anticipated duration through approximately 2028. As a timebound employee, you will receive competitive compensation and full benefits consistent with company policy. During this assignment, you are not eligible to apply for other opportunities until six months before the conclusion of the assignment. If you are unable to find another role within six months of the assignment end, your employment will be separated.

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for leading a safe, reliable, and efficient Maintenance Department. This role oversees the daily maintenance operations of industrial facilities and supervises a team of maintenance technicians responsible for equipment repairs, facility maintenance, and ensuring production systems operate effectively and efficiently.

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving operational and equipment-related issues while ensuring that production assets are maintained and repaired in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position is also responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring the effective allocation of personnel, materials, and resources, and collaborating with Operations and Engineering teams to align maintenance schedules with the plant’s operational requirements.

In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor plans and prioritizes work to ensure the appropriate parts, tools, and workforce are assigned to each task. This role schedules maintenance resources to meet the plant’s operational demands while maintaining close coordination with Operations and Engineering partners to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Schedule and assign work to team members, taking into consideration workload, employee capabilities, skill sets, and equipment requirements.
Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, minimize equipment downtime, and reduce waste.
Train new and reassigned employees on job responsibilities, safety procedures, and company policies.
Investigate equipment and machinery performance concerns and communicate findings and corrective actions to operators and stakeholders.
Perform and oversee preventive maintenance activities on machinery and equipment.
Prepare performance-related documentation and maintain accurate labor, time, and production records.
Develop, revise, and implement maintenance procedures and schedules in collaboration with Operations and Engineering personnel.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (seven days every six weeks).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive job planning, ensuring appropriate parts, staffing, coordination, permits, and resources are in place before work execution.
Schedule maintenance resources to complete emergent, planned, and outage-related work activities.
Develop and manage maintenance schedules to support environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and workforce utilization.
Provide daily updates to site personnel regarding planned work activities and completed maintenance tasks.
Develop outage schedules, perform outage planning activities, and coordinate resources with Operations personnel.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting and documentation of environmental and safety incidents.
Coordinate with Operations to identify and establish appropriate work clearance boundaries for planned maintenance activities.
Ensure all assigned personnel maintain required training, qualifications, and certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of power plant maintenance practices, including working knowledge of operations and maintenance functions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage, and motivate employees.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.
Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in emergency and high-pressure situations.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate expectations, assign work, and train personnel.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical and operational data and make informed recommendations.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field with two (2) or more years of experience supporting maintenance activities
- [OR] Associate degree with four (4) or more years of relevant experience
- [OR] High school diploma or GED with six (6) or more years of relevant experience

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 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 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 (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, 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, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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