Utility Plant Management

Manage daily operations within a specific area of the utility plant, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Provide coaching and training to staff, monitor performance, and identify minor inefficiencies. Act as a liaison between front-line staff and higher management, facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the head of the University's Utility Department and oversees the operation of the two main heating and cooling plants on campus as well as several remote cooling plants.
• Provides resources and direction to the assistant plant manager who oversees the heating and cooling systems maintenance staff.
• Directly supervises the Plant Operations and Building Operations staff personnel.
• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of all hydronic heating and cooling equipment, distribution system components, and some limited power generation equipment.
• Tracks and analyzes plant performance, noting trends and making suggestions to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Prepares and manages the annual central plant budget.
• Coaches and mentors staff to ensure professional development and increased operational flexibility.
• Manages all personnel issues including hiring, disciplinary action, pay increase recommendations, and performance reviews.
• Works with plant personnel and other entities to ensure all regulatory, preventive maintenance, and testing requirements are met.
• Follows all state and university procurement regulations and policies.
• Manages maintenance contracts as applicable.
• Submits and manages Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance funding requests.
• Collaborates with project managers to oversee plant improvements and new plant construction, providing input as needed.
• Collaborates with other departments to minimize adverse impacts due to planned and unplanned utility service interruptions and works to minimize the latter.
• Responds to plant emergencies and abnormal conditions 24/7/365 as needed, keeping the department head updated during such events.
• Maintains physical plant conditions and stocks necessary tools and a reasonable inventory of spare parts to minimize downtime.
• Manages use of fleet vehicles assigned to plant staff.
• Holds self and subordinates accountable for stewardship of public funds and assets.

Requirements

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 6 years of directly related work experience, or master's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience with and knowledge of a variety of Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with and knowledge of large (up to 2,000 tons) water-cooled chiller and cooling tower systems (operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
• Experience with and knowledge of high-temperature heating water systems.
• Experience managing groups of technical maintenance personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow theory.
• EPA Universal Certification (A2L certification a significant plus).

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Also required to respond to emergencies or significant abnormal conditions as needed.

Pay

$85,250 - $101,750