Lead Central Plant Operator

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the central energy plant and its utility distribution systems. You will forecast load, adjust equipment, and oversee the flow of chilled water, steam and heating systems to campus buildings from a central point.

You will mentor operators, ensure preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and coordinate department workflows. This on-site role expects a strong focus on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Nine years in operation and maintenance of utility equipment, or seven years in a comparable Health Thermal Energy Plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of central energy plant and distribution systems.
• Forecast chilled water and steam load requirements based on seasons, time of day, and weather conditions.
• Adjusts, starts and stops plant equipment to maintain and regulate efficient production of thermal energy systems while minimizing utility costs.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of equipment which regulates the flow of chilled water, steam, air, water, and heating equipment into buildings from a central distribution point.
• Coordinates workflow of the department; recommends new processes as needed.

Skills

HVAC operation

Steam systems

Chilled water

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Control systems (SCADA/BCS)

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the central energy plant and its utility distribution systems. You will forecast load, adjust equipment, and oversee the flow of chilled water, steam and heating systems to campus buildings from a central point.

You will mentor operators, ensure preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and coordinate department workflows. This on-site role expects a strong focus on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.