Central Utility Plant (CUP) Manager

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193204EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Central Utility Plant (CUP) Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range $110,000 - $119,868
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Central Utility Plant
About the Department
The 900+ positions of the Facilities Division service the students and staff of the University’s teaching, research/administrative space and 2, 240 acres of infrastructure. The Facilities Division provides design and building services, maintenance, custodial, landscape, solid waste removal, utility, mail, and motor pool services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The goal is to deliver cost effective services to the University, ensure completed projects and maintenance that conform to codes and regulations, while minimizing University liabilities and disruptions caused by the maintenance, repair, building, and equipment modifications to the University.

Goals of Central Utility Plant Operations:
  • Provide the University steam and hot water through operation of the Central Utility Plant steam boilers and auxiliary steam and hot water equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain Central Utility Plant steam boilers and auxiliary steam and hot water equipment so operations are safely, reliably and efficiently sustained.
  • Provide the University chilled water through operation of the Central Utility Plant chillers and auxiliary chilled water equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain chillers and auxiliary chilled water equipment so operations are safely, reliably and efficiently sustained.
  • Operate the Cates and Centennial Cogeneration Facilities to produce electrical power and steam to the campus.
  • Operate the CCUP Thermal Energy Storage (TES) chilled water tank to optimize energy savings and provide chilled water to Centennial Campus.
Essential Job Duties
The Central Utility Plant Manager reports directly to the Utilities and Engineering Services Director. This position has overall management responsibilities for the supervision, maintenance and operations for the Central Utility Plant unit. The Central Utility Plant ensures steam, chilled water and electrical generation for the three main campuses in Raleigh.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Overall management responsibilities for the supervision, maintenance, and operations of the Central Utility Plant unit.
  • Ensuring steam, chilled water, and electrical generation for the three (3) main campuses in Raleigh.
  • Compliance with University Title V Air Permit for the plant.
  • Management oversight of chemical water treatment programs, boiler fuel oil procurement, plant control system performance, and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) optimization.
  • Directing the overall Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for large equipment assets across the five Central Utility Plants.
  • Monitoring cogeneration operations to ensure Performance Contracting metrics are achieved.
  • Providing professional engineering services to evaluate the condition and function of steam, chilled water, hot water, and electrical generating systems.
  • Evaluating needs and priorities for maintenance and renewals of utility systems.
  • Ensuring code compliance and proper design practices for mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with minor maintenance and renovation projects.
  • Conducting periodic inspections on work progress to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality standards.
  • Developing and maintaining maintenance and capital renewal plans/budgets for major equipment to ensure plant reliability.
  • Managing the operational budget for the Central Plant unit.
  • Developing and maintaining maintenance and capital renewal plans/budgets for major equipment.
  • Planning and budgeting for maintenance and renewal projects to ensure plant reliability and compliance.
Other Responsibilities
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and two years of related Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Experience with combined heat and power operations, maintenance and construction is essential.
  • Chilled water/steam generation experience is essential.
  • Supervision of engineers and skilled trade staff is essential.
  • Experience understanding natural gas and electric utility rate structures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a power plant setting within industrial or higher education environments.
  • PE or Stationary Engineer license
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • NCDL within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 02/12/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume and cover letter. 

Position Details


Position Number 00061338
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure
Department ID 444401 - Central Utility Plant Zone 1
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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