Utility Systems Manager - Steam Plant

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Job Description Summary
The position is directly responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the steam plant, generating plant, and associated distribution via the utility tunnels and underground piping to campus facilities. The position requires managing personnel, budgetary planning, creation and implementation of short and long-term capital and operational improvements, assisting with contract negotiations, and conducting continuous system monitoring to ensure efficient operation of plant systems. The position requires a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalate. The unique nature of providing continuous utility service may also require responding to matters outside of regular business hours.

Supervision and Management:

• Responsible for following and applying rules in personnel contracts, departmental standard operation procedures, and university policies.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss operational performance, safety protocols, and schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate systems operations and needs with the director of energy systems.
• Manage plant expenditures to balance reliability and fiscal responsibility. Assists in the creation of departmental budgets. Coordinates training and provides support and guidance to staff.
• Inspect work in progress and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained.
• Perform administrative activities related to personnel management, purchasing, and contracting.

Operations:

• Responsible for all operational aspects of the steam plant and associated distribution systems.
• Responsible for coordinating and contracting with external consultants and contractors as needed to operate and maintain energy systems.
• Provide technical support in emergency equipment operation and failure situations as needed on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
• Evaluate existing and new operating strategies to ensure optimum efficiency and reliability.
• Perform continuous monitoring of all equipment to meet operational expectations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance activities.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze appropriate trends and historical data to quickly and effectively identify and correct system abnormalities to mitigate future failures.
• Maintain operating data and support all regulatory and environmental testing for utility systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related degree with five (5) years of experience in facility or plant management, including expertise in steam production and equipment maintenance OR
• Associate degree in engineering or related degree with seven (7) years of experience in facility or plant management, including expertise in steam production and equipment maintenance OR
• Ten (10) years of experience in facility or plant management, including expertise in steam production and equipment maintenance
• Posses a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class Three Stationary Engineers License in State of Ohio

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Demonstrated leadership and budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and other technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally, at all organizational levels and with third-party vendors.
• Must understand the operation of steam boilers and hot water boiler system equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using business application software (word documents, spreadsheets, databases, and computerized maintenance management programs).
• Demonstrate ability to respond quickly and effectively during time-sensitive situations.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort usually requires considerate walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
• Working on ladders and at heights may sometimes be required.
• Periodically, assignments are given that entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical conditions.

Required Application Documents
Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)
None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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