Engineering Manager of Cogeneration Systems Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Engineering Manager of Cogeneration Systems School of Government Services Chapel Hill, NC Job Details $133,000

• $162,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Management Engineering Electrical engineering Electrical experience Bachelor’s degree MACT Standards Budgeting Senior level Electrical Engineering 4 years Full Job Description The selected candidate will be employed by the School of Government Services (SOG Services), but their work location and reporting responsibilities will be at the Energy Services, Co-Generation plant.

SOG Services assists faculty and staff at the UNC School of Government in carrying out its important mission: to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As a nonprofit organization and an official affiliated entity of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, SOG Services also contributes to advancing UNC-Chapel Hill’s broader mission of academic excellence, research, and public service. This position is Severe Weather Essential and Communicable Disease/Public Health Emergency Duty Mandatory, as such the employee in this position must report to work during periods of adverse weather, other university emergency and/or a public health emergency. The environmental conditions vary tremendously from air conditioning and heat to dusty, hot, humid and cold conditions. This position will be required to work in all conditions for various lengths of time depending on the operational requirements. This position will be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments to include steam tunnels with temperatures that can exceed 130 degrees. The appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures and instructions will be required to be used.

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ladders/stairs, ability to lift/move 50+ pounds, ability to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, working on knees for extended periods of time, working with hands overhead for extended periods of time. The Engineering Manager of Co-Generation systems primary focus is to manage the operations, maintenance, fuel purchases, environmental compliance, and the growth of Cogeneration plants to meet the needs of the University in a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly manner. This is achieved by establishing both short-term and long-term goals for Cogeneration Systems and managing them in a fiscally responsible manner. This position provides motivation, direction, and supervision to 100+ employees (including permanent, student interns, contractors, and temporary employees), of which 8 are direct reports. The eight direct reports are multi-disciplinary group of persons who, in turn, are responsible for plants and steam system engineering, plant operations, campus steam distribution systems and maintenance, power plant mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and controls, warehouse operations and purchasing, and the administration office. Short term goals are established by this position to ensure a continued safe and reliable plant operations that supply of steam and generated electricity to the campus and the UNC Hospitals. This position develops the yearly budget to ensure that funds are available for the purchase of fuels, effective and proactive maintenance, and continued training of staff, and to ensure that environmental compliance is met, while also minimizing the impact on the rates charged to the customers. This position establishes and maintains very high operational and maintenance standards along with developing key performance indicators to drive efficiency and performance of the Co-generation systems operations. Long term goals are established by this position in concert with staff engineers and design consultants to determine the needs of Cogeneration Systems to meet the long-term objectives of the University. Master Utility planning, and life cycle cost analyst, utility rate structuring to establish the infrastructure needs and identify required projects. The position works with staff engineers, members of Energy Services and other groups within the University to justify the projects, determine the fiscal needs for the projects, participate in the design process thereof, establish implementation schedules, and provide oversight during any required construction. This position is responsible for monitoring and meeting the requirements of the changing environmental regulatory climate. This position must have Steam operational experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Oversight

• Establish goals and objectives for Cogeneration Systems and manager the section to achieve them; set short
• and long-term range goals and objectives that are clear, concise, and reflect the future need of Cogeneration Systems; implement Master Utility studies and participate in the design, budgeting, planning, and oversight of related construction projects.

Utility rate structures, fuel market forecasting and analysis. Utility infrastructure assessments, and long-term capital planning. Budget Development and Fiscal Oversight

• Develop and manage a $60+ Million dollar yearly operational budget for Cogeneration Systems; advise Energy Services Director on issues with budget implications; project impacts due to rate changes; assess ways to minimize impact of rate changes. Create long-term budgeting strategies for multi-year operational and capital planning. Safety and Training
• Provide leadership in safety and training; monitor and report on required safety standards; work with department, division, and University Human Resources to oversee workplace safety programs. Human Resources Management
• Manage personnel and/or programs to provide an effective working environment; supervise 100+ staff, including eight direct reports with; ensuring all personal adhere to State and University policies and procedures; develop performance metrics, attendance policies, recruitment and retainment, and disciplinary measures. Operational Management
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Cogeneration and Manning Steam Plants; develop and maintain reliable and efficient steam and electric production along with maintaining steam distribution systems.

Provide technical expertise on steam operations, electric production and distribution systems designs and operation. Communicate accomplishments of Cogeneration Systems, educate the public about the plant; conduct tours of the facility for the public, peers, University, and community groups as necessary. Provide oversight and expertise concerning the Landfill Gas System. This includes the Engine Generator, Gas Collection System, Gas Treatment and Flare System, 2 miles gas pipeline. Ensure Cameron and Manning Steam plants operate at highest efficiency possible to provide reliable steam production and electricity at peak loads.

Environmental Compliance:

Title V Reporting (Quarterly, Semi-annually, and Annually), testing protocols and scheduling, Department of Energy reporting, NOX Cap and Trade Program,, RICE MAT (Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines

• Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standard), Section 112J MCAT, One Plan, NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) reporting and administration.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and four years of related engineering experience; or the equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required qualifications, competencies, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and four years of direct related engineering and management experience; or the equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Experience with Co-generation plant operations, electrical distribution and district energy systems and maintenance. Preferred qualifications, competencies, and Experience A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering received from appropriately accredited institutions. Four to eight years of related engineering and managing experience working in a Cogeneration facility or Steam operations or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with Co-generation plant operations, electrical distribution and district energy systems and maintenance. Utilities within Municipality and/or University setting.