Central Plant Operations Manager – Utilities & Controls

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA invites applications for a Plant Operations Manager position at the Texas A&M Space Institute in Houston. The role oversees the central plant, chillers, boilers, and energy systems, ensuring safe, reliable utility operations for a healthcare/education campus.

The candidate will lead preventive maintenance, manage CMMS records, and supervise operators, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten years of central plant or electrical distribution experience, healthcare or educational setting preferred.
• Supervise work on utility plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience training operators and enforcing safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains central plant equipment including chill water and boiler systems.
• Monitors energy management and control systems and updates CMMS records.
• Oversees preventive maintenance and repairs rotating equipment.
• Inspects refrigerant and safety devices for efficiency and compliance.
• Troubleshoots major malfunctions and coordinates with campus facilities.

Skills

Central plant experience

Electrical distribution

Supervise maintenance

Healthcare/education environment

CMMS administration

Education

Vocational training or technical/vocation school

Tools

CMMS tool

Job description

Compass Group USA invites applications for a Plant Operations Manager position at the Texas A&M Space Institute in Houston. The role oversees the central plant, chillers, boilers, and energy systems, ensuring safe, reliable utility operations for a healthcare/education campus.

The candidate will lead preventive maintenance, manage CMMS records, and supervise operators, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.