PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER TEXAS A&M SPACE INSTITUTE

SSC Services For Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead central plant operations, including chill water and boiler plant management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in a healthcare/education setting. The role emphasizes safety, CMMS oversight, and collaboration with campus stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in central plants or electrical distribution, with a background in healthcare or education environments and strong supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of central plant or electrical distribution experience.
• Education may substitute on a yearly basis for the required experience with vocational training.
• Knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical systems and components.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate chill water and boiler plant.
• Inspect heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, chillers, boilers, and related equipment.
• Manage chemical additions to boilers and cooling systems.
• Monitor Energy Management Controls System.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair rotating equipment (pumps, motors, etc.).
• Inspect and test refrigeration systems and safety devices for efficiency and compliance.
• Troubleshoot major malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Oversee work through the CMMS tool.
• Observe safety rules and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist other Physical Plant departments as needed.

Skills

Central Plant Experience

Electrical Distribution

Supervisory Skills

Healthcare/Education Environment

Maintenance Planning

CMMS

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Training

Communication

Education

Vocational Training/Technical School

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates' knowledge and experience alongside SSC's extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

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 air-conditioning 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
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_SSC.pdf

SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.