PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER TEXAS A&M SPACE INSTITUTE

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA invites applications for a Plant Operations Manager position at the Texas A&M Space Institute in Houston. The role oversees the central plant, chillers, boilers, and energy systems, ensuring safe, reliable utility operations for a healthcare/education campus.

The candidate will lead preventive maintenance, manage CMMS records, and supervise operators, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten years of central plant or electrical distribution experience, healthcare or educational setting preferred.
• Supervise work on utility plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience training operators and enforcing safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains central plant equipment including chill water and boiler systems.
• Monitors energy management and control systems and updates CMMS records.
• Oversees preventive maintenance and repairs rotating equipment.
• Inspects refrigerant and safety devices for efficiency and compliance.
• Troubleshoots major malfunctions and coordinates with campus facilities.

Skills

Central plant experience

Electrical distribution

Supervise maintenance

Healthcare/education environment

CMMS administration

Education

Vocational training or technical/vocation school

Tools

CMMS tool

Job description

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PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER TEXAS A&M SPACE INSTITUTE

Position Title:PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER TEXAS A&M SPACE INSTITUTE HOUSTON, TX

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!

Job Summary

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for managing and performing highly skilled technical operations and maintenance work in the installation, service, and repair of central plant and auxiliary heating and air-conditioning systems and related equipment, medium voltage electrical distribution gear, exterior low voltage distribution, and lighting, emergency generation systems, natural gas distribution, and supports other Physical Plant departments as needed. Responsibilities include the efficient operation and maintenance of the university’s utilities equipment, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of heating and airconditioning systems, medium voltage electrical distribution gear, exterior low voltage distribution and lighting, emergency generation systems, natural gas distribution equipment, controls systems to operate the plant and supported facilities, and manage the assigned CMMS tool in use at the site. Responsible for training plant operators in equipment operations, safe work practices, and plant water treatment requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a healthcare or education environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates chill water and boiler plant.
• Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, chillers, boilers, air compressors, heat exchangers, medium and low voltage switchgear, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations.
• Manages the addition of or adds chemicals to boilers, cooling towers, chillers, etc.
• Monitors and updates the Energy Management Controls System.
• Manages or performs preventive maintenance, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and replaces rotating equipment (pumps, motors, etc., and associated units, parts, systems, etc.).
• Manages or performs Inspections and tests refrigeration systems, safety devices, and controls for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practices, laws, and regulations.
• Troubleshoots and take necessary corrective action for major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating/refrigeration and air conditioning systems, pumps, air heating/refrigeration, and air conditioning units, coils, fans, subsystems, and component parts, steam systems, etc.
• Technical proficiency in control systems associated for the plant and surrounding infrastructure
• Management and control of work through site provided CMMS tool.
• Observes prescribed work and safety rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years of central plant or electrical distribution experience to include experience in a healthcare or educational environment.
• Job-related vocational training or other education may substitute on a yearly basis for the required experience or graduation from a certified technical/vocation school.
• Knowledge of and ability to supervise work on utility plant mechanical and electrical systems and components.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.