Power Plant Manager

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Power Plant Manager to direct daily operations of the Sterling Power Plant (SPP), including cogeneration of electricity and the distribution of steam and chilled water to Yale New Haven Hospital and the School of Medicine Campus. The role focuses on safety, planned maintenance, and engineering support.

The ideal candidate will lead exempt and non‑exempt staff, manage budgets, and develop operational policies and SOPs while ensuring regulatory compliance and 24‑7

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• Eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews staffing needs and salary guidelines for exempt and non‑exempt staff.
• Manages administrative support and coordinates training sessions.
• Oversees budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses for departments.
• Directs maintenance planning and engineering support for the power plant.
• Ensures safety, compliance with regulations, and records management.
• Provides 24‑7 on‑call emergency response for plant operations.

Skills

Climb/stoop ladders

Union environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

The Power Plant Manager will direct the day-to-day operations of the Sterling Power Plant (SPP), to include cogeneration of electricity, as well as production and distribution of steam and chilled water to the School of Medicine Campus and Yale New Haven Hospital. Directs and oversees planned maintenance and engineering support for SPP and distribution systems.

• Formulate and execute short- and long-range operational plans for SPP. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and leadership for plant operators to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of utilities for University facilities and other properties. Provides high-level technical expertise in the operation of a cogeneration plant and related technology. Directs the planned maintenance and repair of all plant equipment and distribution systems and coordinates equipment shutdowns.
• Manage exempt and non-exempt staff to include scheduling, employee relations, and discipline. Provides guidance and direction to ensure that all staff members have an opportunity to continually improve their skills and succeed. Implements University-wide policies and procedures related to staff relations. Maintains appropriate records as required.
• Schedules and oversees work of outside contractors and ensures that the work is completed according to contracts and specifications.
• Provides hands‑on engineering support for all associated maintenance. Develops and implements engineering procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides 24‑7 on‑call emergency response as required in support of plant operations.
• Interacts with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety in implementing protocols enforcing State and Federal air emission and plant discharge regulations inclusive of issuing required reports.
• Responsible for the development, monitoring and control of the SPP budget, ensuring appropriate expenditures and oversight. Works closely with Facilities financial staff to develop and implement reports to manage budget.
• Develop, monitor and manage power plant operational models to track overall plant performance in accordance with commodities budgets, sustaining high levels of overall plant efficiency consistent with University and departmental goals.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to climb, stoop, and use ladders

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Managing in a union environment

Principal Responsibilities

• Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non‑exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University.
• Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and non‑exempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed.
• Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments.
• Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments.
• Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies.
• Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted.
• Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments.
• Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments.
• Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department.
• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels.
• Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis.
• Manages a staff of exempt and non‑exempt employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.