Director of Utilities and Energy

Company: UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Location: Eugene
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

The Director of Utilities and Energy is responsible for planning, managing and directing the operations and maintenance of utility production and distribution systems for the main campus. The Director is responsible for planning and execution of main utility Capital Improvement Plan, work asset management, Utility System Master Plan, emergency response and operational resiliency efforts. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing Operating, Maintenance, and Capital budget processes that effectively support utility operations.The Director of Utilities and Energy has broad latitude for ensuring the utility system operations meet the business needs of the campus. The Director makes unit policies and decisions that impact the fiscal operations of all campus departments and scope of decisions will impact the business operations of the entire campus. The Director must work to assure effective operations and to mitigate unsafe conditions or service interruptions in any of the plant functions. Specific tasks include but are not limited to planning, day to day operations, supervision, development, training, budgeting, analysis and troubleshooting, and administrative and managerial duties within the utilities area.This is an officer of administration position with a 12-month fixed term, renewable contract. This position reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM), is a member of the CPFM Leadership Team, and manages all aspects of the University of Oregon Utilities including the Central Power Station, distribution systems, tunnel systems, and the $24M departmental operations and maintenance budget.Minimum Requirements--- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university--- Five years of experience supervising the operations and management of district utility and building thermal systems--- Three years of experience overseeing supervisory and union represented employeesProfessional Competencies--- Provide leadership with the goal of optimizing organizational performance.--- Manage people in a way that advances and supports the mission of thedepartment and university and promotes high employee morale.--- Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.--- Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.--- Model the highest ethical standards.--- Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective networks for problem solving and positive change.--- Provide superior customer service.--- Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embracing continuous improvement.--- Communicate effectively, orally and in writingPreferred Qualifications--- Certified Plant Engineer designation--- Registration as a professional Engineer--- 10 years of experience supervising the operations and management of district utility and building thermal systems--- Experience working in a higher education environment or for a large complex organization--- Experience preparing and administering a utilities operation budget

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