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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Physical Plant is accepting applications for a Utilities Director to join our team.

The Utilities Director is responsible for overseeing the operations, maintenance, and strategic planning for multiple areas of the University’s utility infrastructure, including the power plant, steam services, the underground utility network, electrical distribution, water treatment, and chilled water systems. The Director determines efficient and economical ways to manage operations, develops and prioritizes maintenance programs, and collaborates on long-term capital renewal projects. Additionally, the Director develops utility service specifications and assists with contract procurement, ensures job specifications, regulatory, and collective bargaining compliance, and guarantees the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of utilities to all campus buildings, supporting the academic, research, and residential needs of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of utilities staff, including engineers, managers, and supervisors.

• Provide guidance and support to staff, fostering a collaborative and safety-conscious work environment.

• Conduct performance evaluations, manage staffing levels, and oversee scheduling.

• Monitor utilities performance and approve necessary upgrades.

• Provide expertise and consultation; confer and coordinate with government agencies, vendors, contractors, engineers, planners, etc.

• Conduct site visits; ensure job specifications and regulatory requirements are met; oversee compliance inspections.

• Collaborate with the campus planning and construction teams to integrate utilities for new buildings and infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and energy efficiency standards.

• Monitor and report on energy consumption, aiming to reduce costs and improve sustainability.

• Responsible for the utilities services budgets and capital renewal program, ensuring cost-effective operation and maintenance of all utility systems.

• Oversee engineering plans for future capacity and infrastructure needs, making recommendations for upgrades, expansions, and replacements.

• Collaborate in the development of bids for projects and services; ensure contract compliance.

• Participate in long-term strategic planning for energy sustainability and operational efficiencies.

• Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Oversee safety protocols for utilities staff and