Director, Campus Utilities & Trades Leadership
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Job summary
Salem State University seeks a Director of Trades and Utilities to lead its central utility systems, licensed trades workforce, BAS, and energy management programs. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities and ensures safe, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure across campus.
The director will guide the steam plant, water treatment, and building automation while advancing decarbonization projects and a high-performing, future-ready workforce,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in central utility plants or district energy systems.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory experience leading licensed trades personnel and utility operators.
- Experience with central heating/cooling systems, steam plants, boilers, chillers, and energy infrastructure.
- Experience managing sustainable utility plant operations and energy optimization programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Salem State University's central utility systems and licensed trades workforce.
- Oversee campus steam plant, BAS, DD C, and energy management programs.
- Lead decarbonization initiatives, including steam-to-low-temperature hot water transitions.
- Ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of energy infrastructure.
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Salem State University seeks a Director of Trades and Utilities to lead its central utility systems, licensed trades workforce, BAS, and energy management programs. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities and ensures safe, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure across campus.
The director will guide the steam plant, water treatment, and building automation while advancing decarbonization projects and a high-performing, future-ready workforce,
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