CareerPlan

Energy Production Operations Manager

Cole Service Building, USFull-time$105k–$125k2026-09-24 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the steam plant, electrical generation plant, remote boilers, and associated distribution via utility tunnels and underground piping to campus facilities.

Role type

Senior IC Energy Production Operations Manager

Builds

Reliable electrical and steam generation systems for campus facilities

Domain

Higher Education / Energy Systems

Required skills

Preventive and corrective maintenance planning, budget management, team supervision, emergency response coordination, project design review, safety compliance enforcement, contract negotiation, data trend analysis, SOP development, inventory management

Preferred skills

Unionized staff management, complex facility management (university/hospital/power plant), Class Three Stationary Engineers License (Ohio), energy procurement strategy, PJM transmission systems knowledge

Technologies

One-line diagrams, electrical schematics, construction blueprints, LOTO systems, environmental testing protocols

Responsibilities

Oversee safe and reliable operation of electrical and steam production systems; manage personnel, budget, and capital/operational improvements; coordinate external contractors and consultants; respond to emergencies 24/7; develop and maintain standard operating procedures; schedule outages and overhauls; conduct environmental testing; review project designs for new construction; ensure safety and compliance with university policies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities