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Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009352

Position Summary/Description:

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12- MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

The Maintenance Superintendent serves as a member of the Cogeneration Systems Management Team and is a subject matter expert for steam distribution projects and maintenance. It is a leadership position that is responsible for the supervision of all mechanical maintenance groups within Cogeneration Systems organization (4 FTE direct reports and 23 indirect reports). This includes supervision, performance management, maintenance and equipment operations, budget planning, regulatory compliance, and customer service. This senior leadership position covers the following complex facilities: Cogeneration Facility, Manning Drive Steam Plant, the Steam Distribution System and Landfill Gas Generation. This position is to ensure there are adequate staffing levels in these groups, that they are capable and competent to meet the mechanical maintenance challenges for continued safe and reliable supply of steam and electricity to campus. Position will assist/initiate recruitment, hire, discipline, termination and evaluation of subordinate employees. Together with the respective supervisors the position will establish short- and long-term goals, budgetary needs, training needs and maintenance requirements for these groups. All maintenance – corrective PM, PdM and outage work is to be planned and coordinated with other Cogeneration Systems groups for the Cogeneration facility and Manning Drive Steam Plant and in the case of the steam distribution system, with the customers and contractors on campus. The maintenance and repairs are to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of all plant and steam distribution equipment and systems. Further, the maintenance schedule and work quality needs to meet the Title V Air permit and other regulatory codes compliance standards. All maintenance work is to be documented in work management system ( MAXIMO ) with the appropriate details and oversight by this position.

This position works closely with the Cogeneration Business Manager, Warehouse Manager and Purchasing to obtain outside services, purchase spares and equipment repairs in accordance with the University’s purchasing policies. This position and its direct reports will be responsible for the oversight of the quality of the contractors work and the approvals of their invoices for payment. This position communicates with Engineers, Contractors, Customers, and others in the University daily. The position oversees the maintenance practices and will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of this multi-million-dollar facility. This is a highly skilled maintenance management position in Cogeneration Systems and the Energy Services organization.

The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instruments, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of steam generation. It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

Education and Experience:

In addition to an office environment and required computer work, this position will work in varying environmental conditions for various lengths of time depending on the operational requirements for the facility/systems. This position may be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.

Prefer extensive maintenance experience with a cogeneration and/or steam facility(s) and steam/water distribution system.

Essential Skills:

Graduation from high school or equivalency and four (4) years’ experience in applicable Utility operations/maintenance, including three (3) years of supervisory experience to include formal performance management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.

Strong knowledge of cogeneration/power plant equipment, operations and systems: boilers, turbines, steam generation, steam distribution, and auxiliary equipment.

Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in the performance of both general and complex maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.

Working knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and techniques used in the maintenance of a high-pressure steam distribution system.

Ability to prepare and maintain routine records and/or reports and present finding when requested.

Ability to manage budget, purchase requisitions, and/or contractor oversight

Knowledge and/or Skill in the use of acetylene and electric welding equipment for training.

Formal supervisory experience to include performance management, recruitment, training, etc.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.