Head of Central Utilities & Campus Energy Systems

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem State University in Salem, MA seeks a seasoned facilities leader to manage central utility plants and district energy systems, including boilers, chillers, and campus HVAC infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in energy optimization, BAS/DDC, asset management, safety, and regulatory compliance, with 10+ years of management experience in complex institutional environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience managing central utility plants, district energy systems, institutional heating and cooling operations, or complex facilities infrastructure.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory and management experience leading licensed trades personnel, utility operators, or facilities maintenance teams.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining central heating and cooling systems, including steam plants, boilers, chillers, hot water systems, chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, and HVAC infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing sustainable utility plant operations, energy optimization programs, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), energy management systems, and utility analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of water treatment practices, regulatory compliance requirements, safety standards, and asset management principles.

Skills

Facility management

Utilities systems

Leadership

Budgets

Project management

Regulatory compliance

CMMS

Building automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

BAS/DDC

Energy management systems

Job description

Salem State University in Salem, MA seeks a seasoned facilities leader to manage central utility plants and district energy systems, including boilers, chillers, and campus HVAC infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in energy optimization, BAS/DDC, asset management, safety, and regulatory compliance, with 10+ years of management experience in complex institutional environments.