Power Plant Engineer — Operations & Maintenance Lead

Yale Cancer Center; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Plant Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of the power plant, chiller plant, and distribution systems. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise staff, and coordinate repairs to minimize customer impact while ensuring reliability.

In this role you will follow industry standards, report plant status to management, and contribute to continuous improvements. A background in steam and utility systems, along with PE licensure or an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with four years of related work experience.
• Experience applying engineering principles to operation and maintenance of steam, chilled water equipment, electrical generation, boilers, chiller, and distribution systems.
• Engineer-in-training or professional engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day custodial and/or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building.
• Develops and implements maintenance policies and preventative schedules.
• Conducts building inspections and coordinates repairs and maintenance to facilities and systems.
• Determines staff assignments, tools and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects.
• Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.
• Coordinates service activities with various trades to ensure timely completion.
• Develops detailed work plans and daily priorities for staff.
• Ensures up-to-date maintenance programs and procedures to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts with internal and external contacts to arrange services and obtain quotes.
• Manages a staff of non-exempt employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering principles

Power plant experience

Engineer-in-training or PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Yale University is seeking a Plant Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of the power plant, chiller plant, and distribution systems. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise staff, and coordinate repairs to minimize customer impact while ensuring reliability.

In this role you will follow industry standards, report plant status to management, and contribute to continuous improvements. A background in steam and utility systems, along with PE licensure or an