Lead, Central Plant & Energy Services

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Associate Director - Central Plant & Energy Services to lead energy delivery across a multi-site campus, ensuring safety, reliability, and sustainability of electricity, heating, and cooling.

The role directs budgets, maintenance programs, contracts, and energy-efficiency projects, while guiding a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Five years of supervisory experience in maintenance/construction of central plant or related facilities.
• Experience with facilities/utility/energy maintenance software and building automation.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day Central Plant operations, maintenance, and repair for cogeneration, chiller, boiler, and related systems.
• Establish work priorities, allocate labor and contracted resources, and manage work orders and repairs.
• Develop and oversee energy-efficiency initiatives, audits, retro-commissioning, and retrofits.
• Build and execute asset maintenance and management plans with lifecycle risk assessment.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, procurement, and contracts for energy systems.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary staff through recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee contractors, inspections, and project handoffs for maintenance and renewal projects.
• Cultivate relationships with customers and stakeholders; communicate outages and service levels.

Skills

Central Plant operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership & supervision

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction technology, facilities management, or related field

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Building automation systems

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Associate Director - Central Plant & Energy Services to lead energy delivery across a multi-site campus, ensuring safety, reliability, and sustainability of electricity, heating, and cooling.

The role directs budgets, maintenance programs, contracts, and energy-efficiency projects, while guiding a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with campus partners.