Dir Methane Net Zero
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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. LOCATION This is an onsite position and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center 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 Director of Methane Net Zero will lead the organization's efforts to achieve and sustain methane net zero emissions for the gas utility by 2030 and beyond. This strategic leader will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive roadmap that advances emission reduction initiatives across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include deploying advanced methane detection technologies, overseeing renewable natural gas (RNG) and nature-based offset solutions, managing operational and environmental risks, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. This role will shape the strategic direction of the Gas Clean Strategy organization, guiding a high-performing, cross-functional team through transformative changes. The Director will champion operational excellence, innovative technologies, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to drive measurable impact across the gas delivery system. In close collaboration with internal teams, the Director will oversee the development and application of robust performance metrics to track progress against emission baselines. The role also includes managing methane offset programs and associated agreements with farm partners, developers, and operations and maintenance (O&M) providers. Externally, the Director will maintain strong industry relationships to stay informed on technological advancements, evolving environmental expectations, and emerging regulatory trends. Working closely with Gas Operations, the Director will ensure seamless field execution of emission initiatives while leading a technical team dedicated to minimizing methane emissions throughout the system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
#LI-JH1 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:
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, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. |