Energy Distribution Operations Manager
University of South Carolina
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Job summary
University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC seeks an Energy Distribution Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the energy distribution steam crew and the high voltage shop. You will lead planning, scheduling, safety, and coordination with contractors to support campus utilities.
Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance, capital renewal priorities with budget estimates, and ensuring compliance with campus energy standards while promoting a proactive safety
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 5+ years of related experience.
- Driver’s license required.
- Preferred: high school diploma with 10 years in energy/maintenance.
- Supervisory experience in energy-related field or related area.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to and supervises the Energy Distribution teams (steam, chilled water, high voltage).
- Plans and schedules work for reporting crews.
- Coordinates crews and contractors for energy and infrastructure projects on campus.
- Develops and manages preventive maintenance program and capital renewal priorities with budget estimates.
- Ensures compliance with Energy Distribution standards and maintains safe building environments.
Skills
Education
Job description
STA00635PO26
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Facilities Maintenance
Maintenance Manager
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132136
M1 - Managerial
Energy Distribution Operations Manager
Columbia
Richland
Division of Administration and Finance
DAF Facilities Energy Plant
G10
MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669
$57,779 - $72,224
Full Time
37.5
- Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Other Professional
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the energy distribution steam crew and high voltage shop.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Driver’s license required.
- High school diploma and 10 years professional experience in a specialized trades area; or in diversified building or vehicle maintenance, or construction activity.
- Supervisory experience must be in an energy related field or business.
- Thorough knowledge of application and practices for large central steam and chilled water distribution systems, and HVAC mechanical systems.
- Working knowledge of high voltage systems and equipment, working knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) energy management systems.
- Must have the ability to write and interpret complex technical plans and reports; to communicate verbally and in writing and communicate effectively with management and other professionals.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning, and scheduling skills; Problem solving skills; Teambuilding skills and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
- Prioritize work activities in alignment with the department’s goals.
- Ability to meet time restrictions work within specific resource limitations.
- Assess training needs of employees with regards to energy best practices.
- Ability to make fact-based decisions, to project a positive university image which encourages high morale and promotes confidence.
- Provides leadership to and supervises the service shops of Energy Distribution: steam and chilled water distribution, high voltage.
Yes
30
- Plans and schedules work assignments and project work for the reporting crews.
- Coordinates crews and contractors in the accomplishment of energy and infrastructure work on the Columbia campus.
Yes
15
- Monitors and oversee status of the University’s energy distribution system, by developing and analyzing complex reports.
- Identifying inconsistencies in system operations
- Make recommendations on corrective action(s) to be taken.
Yes
10
- Manages the development and coordination of utility repair projects including energy conservation, distribution, equipment, and systems through the planning, design, bidding, construction, installation, renovation, and repair phases of capital renewal work.
Yes
10
- Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of operational processes and measures by applying industry standards for products, equipment, and work performance.
Yes
10
Develops and manages a strong preventive maintenance program that protects the university’s distribution assets, plus develops capital renewal priorities along with budget estimates of cost.
Yes
10
- Manages compliance with the campus Energy Distribution standards, while ensuring adequate comfort levels in building environments by reviewing policy, reviewing and/or making proposed changes to policy.
Yes
5
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs for the High Voltage and Steam/Chilled Water Distribution teams, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
- Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and job hazard analyses.
- Leading required safety training (e.g., electrical safety, arc flash, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, trenching and excavation); performing field audits and inspections.
- Investigating incidents and near misses; maintaining safety documentation and reporting metrics; Coordinating corrective actions.
- Fostering a proactive safety culture to support reliable campus utility operations
Yes
10
Yes
Essential
1
08/21/2026
10/05/2026
No
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 5, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211993
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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