Sr Mgr Gas Operations

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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any of our Gas Service headquarters located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). 

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Gas Operations leads a team of Managers responsible for safe and efficient operations of the distribution natural gas system infrastructure. The incumbent will have oversight of program budgets and monthly forecasting of units and dollars. They will be required to leverage their knowledge of PHMSA and MPSC Regulation to navigate the 2500+ code compliance requirements. Senior Managers are responsible for Gas Operations Specialty functions such as commercial and industrial, welding, regulation, cathodic and control work. They will provide guidance on escalated items concerning gas related incidents and coworker engagements . This position will develop and implement high-level, long-term strategic and tactical plans to ensure corporate objectives are met, and financial programs are adhered to. They will also support and lead large statewide projects, safety actions, lean initiatives, strategic planning, and emergent situations. This position will also represent the company at industry events while fostering relationships internally and externally to establish and execute companywide planning to ensure compliance while delivering on commitments to our regulator and communities.

 

This position will lead a team of Managers and Engineers with statewide responsibilities for safe, efficient, and regulatory compliant operations related to welding and tapping on the Gas System comprised of: Gas Distribution, Gas Storage, Gas Compression and Gas Transmission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Industry Leadership & External Engagement - Represent the company on a national scale through active participation in gas industry forums such as; AGA, MEA , and other industry leadership forums. Lead and support regulatory rate cases, risk management initiatives, tariff compliance, and media engagement efforts.
• Lean Coaching & Organizational Development (CE Way) - Coach and sponsor Lean methodologies—including visual management, standard work, problem-solving, and continuous improvement—while mentoring and guiding Managers through complex escalations and cross-functional leadership challenges.
• Labor Relations & Union Partnership - Collaborate with Labor Relations and union leadership to resolve contract disputes and grievances while strategically supporting contract negotiation and implementation across zonal areas.
• Enterprise Metrics & Performance Reviews - Own and manage critical company and MPSC metrics such as EICP, Leak Backlog, NSIF, and safety performance, presenting operating reviews at executive levels to drive transparency and accountability. Align departmental actions with broader business objectives and cross-functional interdependencies to ensure cohesive organizational success.
• Safety & Crisis Response Management - Champion a statewide safety culture by developing and executing strategic safety plans and incident countermeasures across multiple zones. Serve as Incident Commander during critical events, leading the creation and implementation of Incident Action Plans to advance ICS protocols and training programs.
• Strategic Oversight & Regulatory/Compliance Excellence - Ensure compliance with over 2,500 federal and state gas code requirements through meticulous planning, execution, and oversight, while interpreting complex engineering designs, procedures, and load calculations to drive operational excellence. Lead investigations into process and standard violations, implementing corrective actions aligned with code interpretation and regulatory compliance.
• Operational