100 Miami University
Utility Systems Manager - Steam Plant
100 Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, United States, 45056
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Utility Systems Manager - Steam Plant
Apply remote type Fully On-Campus locations Cole Service Building Oxford Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR101256
Job Title Utility Systems Manager - Steam Plant
Department Energy Systems
Worker Type Regular
Pay Type Salary
Position Salary Minimum 80,000
Position Salary Maximum 95,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Benefit Eligible Yes
Screening Date 2024-11-04
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.
Job Description 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 drivers 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 For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami Universitys mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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. Clery Act As part of the Universitys commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami Universitys Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
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Apply remote type Fully On-Campus locations Cole Service Building Oxford Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR101256
Job Title Utility Systems Manager - Steam Plant
Department Energy Systems
Worker Type Regular
Pay Type Salary
Position Salary Minimum 80,000
Position Salary Maximum 95,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Benefit Eligible Yes
Screening Date 2024-11-04
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.
Job Description 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 drivers 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 For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami Universitys mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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. Clery Act As part of the Universitys commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami Universitys Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
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