Director of Utilities & Power Plants

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): 
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of full-time directly related experience, or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four (4) years may be considered. Five (5) years of full-time, directly related experience in utilities. Experience in operations and management of heating and cooling plants. Prior management and supervisory experience. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Preferred Qualifications: 
Five (5) years of experience in the operations and management of heating and cooling plants. Experience supervising personnel in a union environment. Experience working in a large academic setting or similar facility.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Director of Utilities and Power Plants is responsible for the daily operation of East and West Heating and Cooling Plants, Campus Utilities, High Voltage, HVAC, Electric Trades, and Sustainability which includes Recycling. The Director will recommend and oversee conservation efforts; utilities coordination and monitoring; project management; and environmental compliance within areas of responsibilities. The Director will oversee the management of staff members in multiple unions (UUP, CSEA, PEF.) The Director is also responsible for the administration of the operating budgets and utilities consumption budgets. 
 

• Operations Management: Meets with HVAC, Power Plant, High Voltage, Electric, and Energy managers to review activities and provide directions on meeting the departmental and division objectives. Oversee expenditures in other functions in his/her area of responsibility. Coordinates with other divisions of the department in creating a unified public image and the most efficient provision of services. Responsible for emergency response and coordination in critical utility outages and storm events. 
  • East and West Heating and Cooling Plants - Direct the daily operations for both the East and West Power Plants, including East Plant chiller building and High Voltage switching station and West Plant chiller and switchgear addition. Reviews work assignments, maintenance schedules, service programs, procedures, and practices and makes improvements as needed; develops and directs preventive maintenance programs, procedures and policies. Develop and oversee capital projects partnering with CPDC. 
  • HVAC - Direct the day-to-day operations. Reviews work assignments, maintenance schedules, service programs, procedures, and practices and makes improvements as needed; develops and directs preventive maintenance programs, procedures and policies partnering with CPDC. 
  • Utilities - High Voltage Shop: Direct the daily operation and maintenance of the East and West Campus 69KV sub-stations 10A, new sub-station 10B with all associated systems, campus emergency generators, and the campus natural gas system. Reviews work assignments, including electrical shutdowns; maintenance schedules, service programs, procedures, and practices and make improvements as needed. Administer procedures and policies and oversee capital projects partnering with CPDC. 
  • Electric Shop - Direct the day-to-day operations of the electrical shop and street lighting. Review work assignments, maintenance schedules, service programs, procedures, and practices and make improvements as needed. Develop and direct preventive maintenance programs, procedures and policies. Direct work order flows, making sure work orders are completed in an efficient, timely manner. 

• Data Management: Directs the collection and verification of all utility data and meets regularly with the campus budget office. Acts as liaison between cogeneration plant operator, regional utility providers, and energy performance contractor. 
• Maintenance/Repairs: Prepares and prioritizes recommendations for maintenance and repair projects which includes evaluating building structural/mechanical/electrical systems for deficiencies and improvements. Prepares special reports for the Associate Vice President involving all areas of Physical Plant management including, High Voltage, Electric, HVAC, and Energy Management/Sustainability