Job description
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Utility Power Plant
Union: Non-Unit Exempt
Categories: Facilities/Grounds
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Power Plant Manager leads the plant operations and maintenance groups in the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant, manages the daily operation of the Central Heating Plant, assuring all plant operations are done in compliance with all permits, laws, and regulations and has significant input to the scheduling of preventative, predictive, corrective and overhaul maintenance of all Central Heating Plant equipment and systems.
Essential Functions
- Directs plant operations and maintenance to ensure that electric and steam generating requirements of the Amherst campus are satisfied, Central Heating Plant efficiency and reliability are maintained and that local, state and federal safety and operational environmental standards are met.
- Develops and implements work schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage of plant operations with properly licensed personnel.
- Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new Central Heating Plant personnel as required to ensure proper staffing.
- Establishes and maintains the Central Heating Plant operating and maintenance procedures.
- Continuously reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that the Central Heating Plant personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and practices.
- Responsible for writing and maintaining necessary plant operation and maintenance reports concerning equipment efficiency, energy consumption rates and operational logs as required.
- Investigates and resolves operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
- Responsible for scheduling the repair and maintenance of the gas turbine, boilers, generators, and all support equipment of the Central Heating Plant in accordance with standard industry practice and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and inspection requirements.
- Requisitions and verifies receipt of fuel oil, chemicals, equipment, consumables and ammonia inventory at the Central Heating Plant.
- Coordinates the Central Heating Plant’s gas usage nomination with Berkshire Gas Company and the University’s suppliers.
- Coordinates the Central Heating Plants electrical production, campus electrical grid consumption, Demand Response Participation, and Forward Capacity Market Program requirements, with ISO New England.
Other Functions
- Makes recommendations to the Assistant Director or Director of Utilities relative to operations, maintenance and capital budgets.
- Provides support for environmental, health, and safety reporting of the Central Heating Plant.
- Develops and recommends budget and schedule for Central Heating Plant’s employee training.
- Meets with and strives to maintain harmonious relationships with union representatives.
- Understands, is committed to, and supports affirmative action and non-discrimination goals.
- Performs other related technical duties and administrative tasks assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Utilities.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Marine Engineering, Renewable Energy or Business Administration and four (4) years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a Power Plant; or an Associate degree in mechanical engineering, Marine Engineering, Renewable Energy or Business Administration and five (5) years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a Power Plant.
- Possession of a First Class Stationary Engineer’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws required.
- Thorough understanding of generating plant operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of generating equipment; operation of a gas turbine, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) and boilers and boiler water treatment processes.
- Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations.
- Experience with coordinating electric generation and fuel supply with vendors and Local Distribution Companies.
- Experience with budgeting and reporting practices.
- Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and directing varied programs and tasks directly affecting the overall plant operation.
- Strong oral and written communication and computational skills.
- Ability to work with a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet and drawing software.
- Ability to work extra/irregular hours, including shift coverage, and to work under conditions of a power plant.
- Ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Certified Operator, Grade 3-I License within the probational period.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Ability to work under conditions of a power plant.
Additional Details
This position is essential. This includes the obligation to work overtime, to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and to report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures.
Work Schedule
Ability to work extra/irregular hours, including shift coverage.
Salary Information
Grade 31
PSU Hiring Ranges
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: May 4 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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