Associate Director of Energy and Utilities

About the role

The incumbent serves as the technical and programmatic leader for the University's energy and utilities operations (electricity, natural gas, hot water, chilled water, potable & recycled water, sewer) and energy efficiency planning.

Responsibilities

• Implements policy for utility distribution equipment and systems, utility availability for new or modified equipment installation; develops and creates basic conceptual drawings and specifications; researches and surveys electrical systems; prepares design work for electrical construction and alteration projects.
• Develops and presents proposals for reducing utility consumption and creating efficient energy use in campus facilities. Assists in the design of facilities alterations relating to energy use.
• Researches and makes recommendations to executive leadership for selection of new or modification of existing utility distribution equipment or systems. Develops and creates basic conceptual drawings and specifications; researches and surveys utility systems; and prepares and reviews design work for utility construction and alteration projects.
• Maintains and improves preventive maintenance programs for campus owned energy and utility systems.
• Leads the Facilities Services and Operations Team in operating and optimizing boilers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, chillers, heat pumps and other mechanical systems.
• Serves as the campus liaison with campus utility suppliers in the absence of the Director during utility outage situations.
• Serves on the Campus Sustainability Committee’s Energy and Utilities Working Group, responsible for planning the measurable energy use and relationship with utility partners as well as the impact of energy on carbon footprint.
• Collaborates with campus officials to evaluate energy utilization measures and systems. Coordinate with academic departments, the Chancellor’s Office, state and local utility providers.
• Identifies, researches, develops, and recommends opportunities and technologies to limit the use of electricity, natural gas and potable water and support the use of recycled water.
• Collaborates with the Director to evaluate energy utilization measures and systems, prepare reports related to evaluation of cost effectiveness of energy projects, write feasibility studies, and investigate energy alternatives.
• Works with Office of Inclusive Excellence and Sustainability to report energy use and other utility data annually for AASHE STARS.
• Oversees the tracking and reporting of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions data for internal and external reporting including CEQA reporting and compliance.
• Serves on campus committees and collaborates with campus leaders and stakeholders to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of reporting associated with Chancellor’s Office Executive Orders and policies.
• Provides electrical calculations, life-cycle costing, design, load profiles and energy use analysis, energy supply and demand forecasting, cost estimating and project feasibility reports.
• Oversees and manages the campus utilities budget to ensure savings are made and reinvested in new energy projects, proper back charges for services used throughout campus.
• Manages internal energy and utility cost recovery processes, including metering, data collection and billing.
• Coordinates and manages utility/infrastructure on capital projects, in coordination with Campus planning and development.
• Oversees and manages the campus utilities budget to ensure savings are made and reinvested in new energy projects, proper back charges for services used throughout campus.
• Provides supervision of skilled trades and administrative personnel responsible for Central Plant Operations and other campus-owned energy assets and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Energy Management, or a closely related field OR four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, utilities operations, or central plant operations, including demonstrated experience supervising skilled trades (maintenance or construction) and developing policies and procedures.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible leadership in facilities operations, central utility plant operations, energy management, or related industrial environments within a campus, healthcare, or institutional setting.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-trade teams, managing personnel performance, professional development, and implementing industry best practices.