Central Energy Plant Manager

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Ithaca, US
Base: $122,084.00 - $149,214.00; bonus/equity: not...
Fully remote
Steam, electric, and chilled water production
24/7/365 operations
Troubleshoot and repair utility equipment
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

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.

Matching 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.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Steam, electric, and chilled water production
  • 24/7/365 operations
  • Troubleshoot and repair utility equipment
  • Environmental, health, and safety regulations
  • High ambient temperature, noise, and dust environment

Nice-to-have

  • Team environment with pride
  • Rewarding work supporting university mission
  • Value-based organization
  • Demonstrates cultural differences understanding

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
  • Ten years utility/hydro-mechanical/steam leadership experience
  • Proven experience leading high functioning teams
  • Experience in maintenance and operation of utility production systems
  • Ability to analyze system performance and operating efficiency
  • Advanced analytical skills for dispatch and budget tracking
  • Project management skills for new projects and execution
  • Ability to work with high temperatures, noise, dust
  • Ability to work with chemicals, high pressure steam, confined spaces
  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights

Work Rights

Not specified

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