Director, Energy Systems

Job Title

Director, Energy Systems

Department

Physical Facilities

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

115000

Position Salary Maximum

150000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-06-05

Job Description Summary

The Director of Energy Systems leads, manages, plans, organizes, and administers the Utility Enterprise Auxiliary (UEA) operation, energy conservation, and commissioning efforts for a University campus consisting of approximately 180 buildings. The Director’s work consists of daily operation and maintenance of a central steam production plant, two regional chilled water production plants, geothermal operations, high voltage electric systems and production, and associated distribution systems; utility commodity purchases, sales, and billing; prioritization of energy conservation projects in a manner that results in the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. The position also oversees and
coordinates work of outside contractors. The Director will perform other duties as assigned.

Campus Sustainability Initiatives:

Miami University has garnered national recognition for its innovative and comprehensive approach to campus sustainability, particularly through its extensive geothermal energy systems and commitment to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
- Transitioning from Steam to Geothermal and Electrification
- Remarkable Reductions in Energy Use and Emissions
- Integrating Renewable Energy Sources
- Commitment to Carbon Neutrality by 2040

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leadership-Management-Relationship with Superiors – provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization, and oversight for managerial and supervisory staff; develops and implements programs, policies, processes, and procedures that result in high levels of organizational performance and effectiveness; keep superior informed; be responsive to directives from superiors; support the unit, departmental, and institutional goals;
• Daily Operations – responsible for overall administration, supervision, and reliable operation of all utility production plants within the UEA; establishes safety as top priority; ensures the University’s mission critical needs are met through best operating practices and good decisions; develops and implements key performance indicators monitoring efforts to achieve set goals for safety, productivity, quality, and cost;
• Energy Optimization – responsible for establishing energy optimization strategies within central and regional production plants, distribution systems, and the respective impact within individual buildings. Establishes relationships with University department heads to develop comprehensive energy reduction initiatives through various business units;
• Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan – support and champion and provide stewardship for the Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan, submitted in May of 2024; 
• Continuous Improvement – promotes continuous improvement through lean programming; expects a high level of participation throughout all employees in the Utility Enterprise Auxiliary (UEA) in lean initiatives; expects UEA employees to develop and submit continuous improvement ideas on a regular basis; establishes a culture seeking improved service levels with the same or fewer resources;
• Technical Support and Guidance – provides supervisors and managers with technical support and guidance relative to various mechanical and electrical distribution systems, building systems, and equipment;
• Budget Management – prepares and manages operating and capital improvement budgets; ensures funds are spent in accordance with state law and University policy;
• Contractor Oversight – oversees contract administration and hiring of outside contractors;
• Long-Range Planning – leads effort establishing the most effective, efficient, and sustainable plan for providing utilities to campus; provides system and equipment condition assessments, and long-range planning for capital project needs, including determination of priority; provides oversight of capital renewal planning;
• Quality Control – develops and implements programs, policies and work practices that ensures high degree of quality in work performed by staff and contractors;
• Customer Satisfaction – develops and implements programs, policies and work practices that result in a high degree of customer satisfaction; develops and measures customer satisfaction;
• Record Ke