Job 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.
• 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.
• 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: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

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Salary

Base: $122,084.00 - $149,214.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in maintenance and operation of utility or industrial power production systems
• Ability to analyze performance and operating efficiency
• Advanced analytical skills for dispatch and budget tracking
• Project management skills for new projects and execution
• Ability to work in high ambient temperature, noise, and dust
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, high temperature/pressure steam, confined spaces
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work with heights

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