Central Energy Plant Manager

Energy & Sustainability is comprised of three interactive teams: Campus Sustainability Office, Energy Management and Utilities Distribution and Production, which work together to achieve our obligations and seize opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint while providing vital utilities services to the Ithaca campus. The Utilities section of Energy and Sustainability operates the University energy infrastructure system on a 24-hour, 365 day per year basis. Production facilities include a combined cycle gas turbine plant, a hydroelectric plant, a water filtration plant, and multiple chilled water plants. This job provides the opportunity to work in a team environment with staff who take great pride in producing steam, electricity and chilled water for Cornell University. This position provides an opportunity to troubleshoot and repair state of the art utility equipment such as steam package boilers, steam turbines, air compressors, pumps, and centrifugal chillers, and an opportunity to do design of new systems. Job Description Summary This position manages all aspects of the University's mission critical heating, power and chilled water production facilities via a staff of approximately 30 salaried and hourly union (IUOE) employees to provide safe, reliable and efficient steam, electric and chilled water to all Ithaca campus facilities. Responsible for leading the central plants in a positive, proactive way to ensure excellent morale of all staff. The operation is comprised of three separate enterprise units, combined heat and power, chilled water and hydroelectric. The Plant Manager manages and has budget responsibility for approximately $35,000,000 annually, is instrumental in identifying long term capital needs of the facilities and guides maintenance and renewal project teams providing engineering expertise and coordination. We Require These Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field. Ten years of utility or hydro-mechanical and steam system leadership experience. Proven experience in leading and building high functioning teams with high morale. Excellent communication skills. Experience in the maintenance and operation of utility or industrial power production systems. Ability to analyze the performance and operating efficiency of the systems to optimize energy use and production. Project management skills for conceiving of new projects and the ability to execute projects within the Central Energy Plant (CEP) while maintaining operations without interruption. Demonstrates the divisional values of truth, respect, teamwork, integrity and excellence. Is highly motivated and exhibits innovation, good judgment and reliability in the workplace. Ability to work in an environment that includes high ambient temperature, noise, and dust. You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications NYS Professional Engineering license (PE). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. More than five years of progressive utility system supervisory experience. Understanding of steam, chilled water and electric production systems, and related equipment. Experience in a union environment. Demonstrated experience in an industrial setting. Prior exposure and familiarity with industrial / utility energy systems and equipment. Direct experience managing construction projects of any size. Coursework concentration in chemistry, thermodynamics, fluids, or power and power systems. Rewards & Benefits Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions. Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.”

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