Senior Power Plant Mechanical Supervisor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Health coverage

Retirement options

Employee well-being program

Tuition waiver

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Power Plant Mechanical Supervisor to oversee and maintain steam generation and distribution across the campus. You will supervise skilled technicians, plan maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of boilers, chillers, and related equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical expertise, and the ability to interpret blueprints, coordinate preventive maintenance, and uphold DEQ regulations to keep facilities running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Skilled use of hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment and mechanical abilities
• Ability to maintain and repair power plant and related equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of mechanical problems
• Accurately interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, specifications and determine project requirements
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, recorders and monitoring equipment
• Posses proficient computer skills and be familiar with DEQ permitting regulations
• Successful supervisory skills
• In depth knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to perform complex record keeping tasks
• Availability to work all shifts
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Providing skilled and effective supervision of personnel, operations, maintenance
• Maintenance repair, inspection and rebuilding of steam generating and chill water production systems
• Operate all aspects of repair and maintenance procedures to power plant equipment; boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, controls, steam traps, 3 phase electric motors and steam distribution systems
• Supervise, train and teach employees proper procedures , repair techniques and safety issues
• Troubleshooting problem areas and inspecting for defective equipment/faulty components

Skills

Skilled supervision

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Reading gauges

Computer skills

Supervisory skills

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Shift flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Power Plant Mechanical Supervisor to oversee and maintain steam generation and distribution across the campus. You will supervise skilled technicians, plan maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of boilers, chillers, and related equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical expertise, and the ability to interpret blueprints, coordinate preventive maintenance, and uphold DEQ regulations to keep facilities running smoothly.