Hydronics Systems Operations Manager

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Hydronics Systems Operations Manager in Oxford, Ohio. This role involves overseeing the operation, maintenance, and strategic planning of geothermal and heating systems. Responsibilities include managing personnel and budgets, providing technical support during emergencies, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience managing complex hydronic systems. The salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in complex hydronic system management.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in managing a unionized technical staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance programs for chillers and pumps.
• Supervise hydronics systems technicians.
• Provide technical support during campus emergencies.
• Drive campus energy efficiency goals.
• Ensure safety training for key employees.

Skills

Knowledge of large-scale thermal water production

Effective communication skills

Budgeting abilities

Proficiency with CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Business application software

Computerized maintenance management software

Job description

Job Title

Hydronics Systems Operations Manager

Department

Energy Systems

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary

Minimum: 85,000
Maximum: 115,000
Salary commensurate with position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

This position is directly responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic planning of the geothermal, chilled water, and heating hot water production and distribution systems on the Oxford and regional campuses. It involves management of personnel, annual budgets, and maintenance activities, monitoring budget and operations to provide reliable and cost-effective utility service to the university community as the primary technical authority for thermal utility systems.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Develop, implement, and document preventive and predictive maintenance programs for chillers, pumps, process controls, and piping; provide automated monitoring of all equipment and maintain parts inventories.
• Supervise and lead university hydronics systems technicians, oversee unit operations, set priorities, review completed jobs, and manage operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Provide expert technical support during campus emergencies and power failures on a 24/7 basis; schedule routine shutdowns and develop operating procedures for production, storage, distribution, and emergency recovery.
• Review design and installation of thermal distribution equipment and revenue metering in new construction and renovations; maintain written standards and coordinate with project managers and regional staff.
• Drive campus energy efficiency goals by predicting customer demand and utility pricing; set operating schedules to reduce consumption and peak demand; develop short- and long-term plans for campus-wide thermal distribution service.
• Ensure safe use of personal protective equipment and procedures; coordinate and document safety training for key employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, or operating a complex hydronic system (or)
• Associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, or operating a complex hydronic system (or)
• A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time, verifiable experience managing, installing, maintaining, or operating a complex hydronic system.
• Valid driver's license and qualification under the university MVR policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience programming, installing, maintaining, or operating a complex hydronic system.
• Direct experience managing a complex hydronic system in a university, hospital, or similar large-campus environment.
• Experience managing a unionized technical staff.
• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant license.
• Professional certification such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Energy Management Professional (EMP), or Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep working knowledge of large-scale thermal water production and distribution systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and geothermal well fields; strong understanding of water treatment principles.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical drawings, and control schematics.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels; leadership of a technical team; rapid response during time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to handle complex technical and managerial tasks independently; strong budgeting, administrative, and long-range capital planning abilities.
• Physical effort: walking and standing, lifting 25-50 pounds, occasional moderate physical situations.
• Proficiency with business application software and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).

Additional Position Information

Required Application Documents: Resume
Special Instructions: None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. It prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its processes. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.