Central Utility Plant Manager

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Job Summary

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

This position is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing the day-to-day operation and maintenance activities for utility and energy-related assets located within the Central Utility Plant (CUP) located at the Pittsburgh Airport complex; along with the associated Chillers, High Temperature Hot Water Generators, Cooling Towers and associated auxiliary equipment to the airport facilities. 

The Plant Manager will be responsible for performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Directs day-to-day operation and maintenance activities
• Primary liaison with the customer or host site on matters pertaining to daily operations including the scheduling of production levels
• Ensures the facility is operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in compliance with the core values of DTE Energy and all local, state, and federal regulations
• Develops the annual O&M budget, including production forecasting
• Controls expenditures to ensure costs remain within budget
• Schedules and coordinates major maintenance and contractor activity to coincide with the production requirements of the customer
• Prepares periodic status reports that describe operating performance, issues, and forecasts of future performance
• Implements a planned maintenance program consisting of predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities documenting such activities through the use of work orders and similar processes
• Conducts or arranges for periodic training for all plant personnel covering technical, safety, environmental and supervisory topics as appropriate
• Ensures that all employees and contractors abide by established policies and procedures pertaining to plant safety and environmental stewardship
• Works with Director of Operations and operations support personnel to share and implement best practices throughout the organization
• All other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. A technical school degree is preferred
• A minimum of eight years of professional work experience relevant to the specific facility
• At least three years of supervisory experience, in a professional leadership role
• Experience with chillers, hot water distribution, medium voltage switchgear, pumping systems, and ancillary equipment is required

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Understanding of the operation and maintenance of plant equipment, including the importance of ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficiency
• Working knowledge of powerhouse equipment and systems, including but not limited to electrical distribution, chilled water, internal combustion engines, gas compression, compressed air, heat exchangers, chemical treatment equipment, transformers, motors, pumps, piping/valves, instrumentation, control systems, etc.
• Understanding of energy efficiency practices and en