Energy Utility Operations Manager

Energy Utility Operations Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (in engineering/physical science fields is preferred)
• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Title V permitting experience
• Budgetary Experience with Operations, Maintenance and Replacement costs
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Cost assessment
• Personnel & Performance Management Experience including goal setting, appraisal and corrective counseling
• Ability to establish vision, assess staffing and training needs, to inspire and train Staff
• Contract Management Experience
• Working knowledge of Boilers, Chillers, HVAC systems and water treatment/chemistry needs for same
• Customer Service Experience
• Construction Management and/or Facilities Commissioning Experience
• Ability to Read Blueprints
• Strong familiarity with commercial and/or industrial automation/control systems
• Utilities Cost Control and Efficient Energy Management
• Experience with Incident Response, Management/Control, and Reporting
• Steam plant operator’s DC engineer license (3rd class or higher)
• Maintain a valid driver license with fewer than 2 points

Responsibilities

• Manages department resources and utility systems through the use of department metrics and performance indicators to meet reliability and energy efficiency objectives along with regulatory compliance requirements
• Controls maintenance and repair cost budget by monitoring preventive maintenance, assessment programs and associated contracts
• Conducts inspections needed of all heating and cooling systems throughout the campus to ensure proper coordination and operation
• Establishes and implements standards and procedures to ensure optimum operation and maintenance of campus thermal systems (including but not limited to steam, chilled water, and heating water)
• Develops, implements, and seeks continuous improvement of department standards and procedures to provide coherent operation within the Energy Utility Operations Team
• Ensures that all equipment maintenance and repair work assigned to the unit are completed by anticipated work completion dates
• Monitors the progress of work assignments and makes appropriate adjustments in order to provide timely service and prevent unneeded interruptions
• Reviews drawings, blueprints, equipment specifications and other documents to ensure that all systems and equipment meet the needs our customers
• Coordinates with vendors and procurement in the development and management of unit contracts associated with the above
• Prepares performance appraisals and counseling of assigned personnel
• Identifies and develops training resources to support staff growth and development
• Manages the performance and development of Energy Utility Operations staff through documented planning and feedback using the LMS (Learning Management System)
• Prepares accident/incident reports and documentation for recommended corrective actions related to the Staff HR Policy manual
• Maintains a thorough understanding of Campus and Department Policies and Strategic Initiatives
• Ensures staff fully understand E&E and FM customer service objectives and strategies and is committed and well prepared to play its part in our service mission
• Maintains accurate records and keeps deferred maintenance and service interruptions to a minimum by short- and long-range scheduling and planning
• Serves as department subject matter expert for campus utility and building HVACR systems to support university facility strategic planning and project initiative
• Performs facilities commissioning activities (e.g. reviewing of new or upgraded utility and mechanical systems) to ensure that operational, maintenance, repair, and energy efficiency impacts on the Energy Utility Operations unit and Energy and Engineering department are minimized as well as Facility Management efficiency/reliability goals are met
• Maintains a working understanding of equipment capacity and facilities loading, single points of failure and N+1 redundancy strategies
• Maintains a working understanding of major utility users/usage, cost concerns, and conservation projects/measures
• Maintains a working understanding of campus Energy Management Systems, their capabilities, applications and key operational uses/sequences
• Tracks on regulatory requirements and associated reports, including but not limited to preparation and submission of campus Title V reporting, coordination and record keeping with regard to pressure vessel and pool certifications, etc.
• Ensures his team maintains required licensing, training, PPE and procedures towards same
• Ensure’s extensive cooperation/collaboration with risk management in this regard
• Collaborates closely with the Manager of Planned Maintenance & the Building Maintenance Operations supervisors to help ensure consistent and near seamless service operations and communications after-hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent (MBA or Project Management)
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Executive Level Briefing and Public Presentation/Speaking
• AEE – Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
• APPA – CEFP or equivalent Facilities Management Certificate
• Master HVAC License
• LEED Certification
• NIULPE Chief Engineer License
• Universal CFC license and 1st Class DC Steam Engineers License (non-restricted)
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience
• Building/Plant Automation & Database and Network management certifications