Steam Distribution Maintenance Supervisor

UNC Finance and Operations; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $6,875

Job summary

UNC Finance and Operations in Chapel Hill seeks an expert to lead Steam Distribution Systems, supervising 6 FTEs including maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring safe, reliable operation for campus and hospital services.

The role provides leadership, guidance, and instruction for troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and maintenance scheduling, with liaison to Cogeneration operators and engineers on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Expert in steam distribution operations.
• Leads Steam Distribution team (6 FTE).
• Develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborates with designers and engineers on capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of steam distribution equipment.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance guidance to staff.
• Develop, implement, and revise maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Ensure all work orders are accurately entered into the Energy Services management system.
• Coordinate with Cogeneration operators during outages and steam processing.
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and other University departments for repairs and improvements.

Job description

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6,875 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $3,437.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,437.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This is a leadership position supervising Steam Distribution Systems. This includes 6 FTE (Energy Utilities Technicians as maintenance technicians and mechanics). This group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical components and equipment of a very complex steam distribution system, ensuring they operate in a safe and reliable manner to ensure continuous service to the campus and hospital.

This position is an expert in steam distribution operations and all associated equipment. This position provides leadership, guidance, and instruction to team members in the performance of troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all steam distribution components and associated equipment. This position develops, implements, and revises the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for steam distribution systems and equipment along with associated work schedules for staff. This role ensures all work orders are accurately entered into the Energy Services work management system.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of steam metering equipment as well as gathering meter data for consumption and billing purposes.

Supervisor tasks include hiring, performance management, scheduling, and training Steam Distribution employees. Additional tasks include budget development, capital improvement requests, and collaboration with designers and engineers on active capital improvement projects.

Good communication skills are essential for customer interactions during outages and emergency repairs. This position also interfaces with Cogeneration systems operators when performing steam blows and placing in or taking out of service a steam pipe.

The position also requires interaction with vendors, contractors, and other University departments to carry out construction, maintenance, and repair of the steam distribution equipment and systems.

This position will ensure maintenance practices are safe, reliable, and efficient in operating this multi-million dollar facility.