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Northstar Clean Energy

Director, Regulatory Compliance-NorthStar Clean Energy

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Northstar Clean Energy
Innovative renewable energy and decarbonization solutions provider developing, owning and operating wind, solar, storage and biomass assets.
Lead regulatory compliance for diverse energy generation and carbon projects.
12d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Ann Arbor, MI
Onsite
Company Size
0 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Energy Storage
Energy Management
Sustainability Consulting
Project Development
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Municipal
Institutional
Energy
Renewable Energy
Wind
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
compliance tracking
internal controls
records management
regulatory reporting
nerc compliance
emergency planning
  • Manage and develop the Regulatory Compliance Team in a way that ensures that all employees have the support needed to excel in their position, develop in their career, and contribute to a high performing workplace. This includes defining team training requirements that maintain the necessary skills for all team members with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Manage internal assessments of processes, procedures and documentation for regulatory adherence, communicate results and lead/assist in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Oversee compliance assurance tracking system, internal controls, corrective/preventive actions, and records management/retention process to ensure site compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policy. Identify potential compliance gaps and develop remediation and mitigation plans.
  • Lead and/or support team members in discussions with regulators on the local, state, national and federal level. Create strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and business partners to gain full understanding of compliance requirements and business standards to address risks in a collaborative way. This includes oversight of the coordination with regulatory agencies for assessments, audits, self-certifications, requests for information, self-reports, non-compliance mitigations, and interacting expectations.
  • Participate and coordinate with CMS Energy, compliance department, internal audit, legal and associated Consumers Energy Accountable Authorities for reporting, policy and internal controls.
  • Provide oversight and management of the implementation of the NERC regulatory compliance program and the Environmental compliance program. This includes directing the evaluation of NERC Standard's requirements appropriate for each plant relating to topics such as generator operation, plant protection systems, substation and transmission interconnections as well as participating in the permitting process for plant operations related to air emissions, water discharges, and waste disposals.
  • Organize reporting obligations and provide direction for regulatory agencies such as: Federal Communications Commission, state Public Service Commissions, FERC, Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration, Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Electric Code, and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). Direct business planning and development of programs such as emergency response/business continuity planning.
What you bring
master's degree
bachelor's degree
cecm
10+ years
project management
regulatory
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
  • Individual must have the ability for travel to various sites throughout the United States including overnight trips as needed.
  • The ability to communicate complex compliance issues clearly both verbally and in writing and to all levels of the organization
  • Deep understanding of the renewable energy industry, power plan operations, and the regulatory landscape for each. Knowledge of carbon capture is also preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required
  • Moderate climbing may be required via stairs, and ladders to access equipment.
  • Certified Energy Compliance Manager (CECM) preferred
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple compliance projects concurrently
  • Must have experience leading a team in the energy regulatory space.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team with very little oversight
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and to build collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • 10+ years of applicable regulatory experience required.
  • Expert knowledge of compliance regulations including Federal Communications Commission, state Public Service Commissions, NERC, FERC, Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration, Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Electric Code, and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
  • Educational specialization preferred in Electrical Engineers and Power Operations preferred
  • Knowledgeable in Environmental permitting process and compliance principles.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management principles
  • 10+ years of experience with utility scale gas/turbine generators, boiler/steam turbine generators, transformers, and substation interconnection equipment with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) required.
Benefits
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
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Company
Overview
2+ GW
Operational Capacity
The company's operational portfolio includes assets across multiple energy sectors, achieving a combined capacity of over 2 gigawatts.
180 MW
Solar Project
Delivers clean energy to GM plants, marking the largest photovoltaic solar project in Arkansas.
$334M
Funding For Solar Projects
Secured significant investment for developing large-scale solar projects in Michigan.
60 MW
Biomass-Energy Project
Pioneering coal-to-biomass conversion with carbon capture, one of the first U.S. projects of its kind.
  • As a wholly owned subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), it taps significant capital to build large-scale projects on time and budget.
  • Its operational portfolio includes solar farms in MI, WI, OH, wind in TX/OH, natural gas/co‑gen in MI, and biomass in MI/NC.
  • The company supports corporate off‑takers with tailored deals.
  • A development pipeline of over 1 GW keeps NorthStar expanding its reach into renewables and decarbonization.
  • Projects are often financed via major lenders (e.g., national banks).
Culture + Values
  • Our clients are at the center of everything we do.
  • We work side-by-side with our clients as one team to meet business and sustainability targets.
  • We’re decarbonization specialists.
  • We’re a financially strong renewable energy provider.
Environment + Sustainability
2,000 MW Generating Capacity
Renewable Energy Capacity
Operates solar, wind, biomass, natural gas, and co-generation facilities with a total generating capacity of over 2,000 MW.
1 GW Pipeline
Renewable Development
Has a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW of renewable energy projects, ensuring future growth and sustainability initiatives.
600 MW Renewables
Client Energy Projects
Supports clients like General Motors in securing 600 MW of renewable energy to power all US plants by 2025.
  • Develops, owns and operates wind, solar and energy storage projects nationwide.
  • Invests in new decarbonization methods and technologies to help clients reach net-zero or carbon-negative.
  • Provides custom energy and carbon reduction products—including renewable energy and negative-carbon offsets—to support client decarbonization goals.
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