Central Heating Plant Supervisor

Middleburysnowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 45,887 - 53,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard privileges

Discounts on season passes at the Snow Bowl

Partner Inclusion Program

Job summary

Middleburysnowbowl in Middlebury, Vermont is seeking a Central Heating Plant Supervisor to oversee a skilled team in maintaining and operating the heating plant. This full-time position requires strong leadership and technical skills to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in power plant operations, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Benefits include access to athletic facilities and discounts at the college's Snow Bowl.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of previous related experience required.
• Deep practical knowledge in equipment maintenance and service.
• Ability to supervise and lead a high-performance work team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train approximately 5 hourly staff members.
• Manage the 24/7 schedule of CHP operations staff.
• Coordinate and maintain oversight of all plant maintenance activities.
• Ensure plant safety procedures are followed.
• Serve as CHP Operator as part of the weekly schedule.

Skills

Steam and electric generating systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills for various systems

Control System operations experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Related education and certifications in power plant operations

Job description

The Central Heating Plant Supervisor supervises a team of skilled technicians in the central heating plant, coordinating maintenance and reliable operation of the College's Central Heating Plant and all associated components for steam and electricity production to meet continuous campus energy demand. This position works with the Associate Director of Mechanical and Utilities on bigger picture issues of departmental and employee development and also functions as a plant operator.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $33.31 - $38.92 per hour.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, hire, and evaluate approximately 5 hourly staff members who maintain and operate the Central Heating Plant 24/7. Recommends staffing needs, schedules staff, and approves overtime and time off. Ensures timely completion of jobs and smooth departmental operations. Evaluates staff; counsels and handles disciplinary procedures, resolves employee issues, and keeps morale high.
• Full responsibility to oversee and manage the 24/7 schedule of CHP operations staff.
• Essential ownership to access/grow/manage individual strengths and opportunities to support CHP operations staff for success of team and support the needs of the department and college.
• Support training program for CHP operator development and continuous training of existing team.
• Coordinates and maintains oversight of all plant maintenance activities, in collaboration with the Associate Director – Mechanical & Utilities, including: routine biomass plant maintenance outages, annual boiler outages, turbine / generators services, control system services, and plant auxiliary system services.
• Collaborates with Associate Director – Mechanical & Utilities to support all campus energy goals.
• Ensures plant safety procedures are followed, including: lockout / tag-out, confined space and PPE for in-house personnel and contracted services. Supports department safety and regulator compliance including all facets of the campus air pollution control permit.
• Serves as CHP Operator as part of the weekly schedule, and meets all requirements of that job description. 60% time operating the plant 40% time as supervisor.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of previous related experience required.
• Related education and certifications in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of steam and electric generating systems.
• Trouble shooting skills for heating plant electrical, steam, condensate, oil, biomass, feed water, propane, air systems and equipment.
• Control System operations and trouble-shooting experience.
• Deep practical knowledge and skills of equipment maintenance and service.
• Strong interpersonal skills required. This position is intended to supervise /lead/build a high performance work team.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a heating plant; conditions can be loud/dusty on occasions. Requires the ability to operate equipment.

Other

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, post-offer pre-employment screening (POPES), and references.

Benefits

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Partner Inclusion Program provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.