Utilities Plant Op Supervisor - Greensboro, United States - InsideHigherEd

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Utilities Plant Op Supervisor

Utilities Plant Op Supervisor

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Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

The primary purpose of this position is to observe, monitor, operate, or supervise the operation of one 40,000-pound-per-hour and three 50,000-pound-per-hour boilers and all related boiler plant machinery on designated shifts. Supervise or operate the Computerized Boiler Control System, corrective and preventive maintenance as required, to ensure a smooth and constant flow of steam to the campus around the clock. Supervise or conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on the campus steam and condensate distribution systems as required. An additional major purpose of this position is the monitoring, testing, and treatment of boiler water, feedwater, and condensate to prevent damage to equipment due to corrosion, scale, and/or solids in the system. A secondary responsibility is the operation and maintenance of three additional hot water satellite boilers located in various campus buildings. Conduct training of Plant Operators on all phases of operation and maintenance.

• Supervise and/or operate plant – 20%
• Supervise and/or perform chemical tests and water treatment as required – 18%
• Supervise and/or record log readings at 4-hour intervals and ensure inspection of operation equipment is performed hourly – 15%
• Supervise and/or conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on a designated shift – 12%
• Supervise and/or conduct inspections of operations and stand-by equipment on a designated shift – 10%
• Supervise and/or conduct boiler system blowdowns and LWCO tests on a designated shift – 10%
• Supervise the preparation of boiler and pressure vessels for inspection by insurance company – 10%
• Supervise and/or perform fuel oil handling and use (when burning oil) – 5%

High School Diploma or equivalency and four (4) years of experience in applicable utility operations, of which one (1) year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certifications may be required.

Valid Driver's License

• Must have prior experience with industrial boilers.
• Preferred experience with computers, plumbing, electrical, and control wiring.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

$47,357 - $51,844

Utility Operations

10:45pm-7:00am, Sun-Th

12

Operations and Skilled Trades

Utilities Plant Op Supervisor

03/31/2024

05/01/2024

1.000

Non-Exempt

Supervise and/or operate the steam plant overnight 3rd shift

• Oversee operation and control of boilers using PLC System loop commanders.
• Oversee operation and control of boilers using a PLC Computer Interface Unit.
• Calibrate electronic/pneumatic transmitters.
• Align and place the transmitters in service.
• Supervise and conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on transmitters.
• Oversee the performance of all necessary plant configuration changes to safely and efficiently supply the campus with steam.

Supervise and/or perform chemical tests and water treatment as required

• Supervise or perform additional tests on boiler water and treat with proper chemicals to maintain readings within prescribed limits to prevent scale and corrosion when required on assigned shift.
• Supervise or perform tests on condensate samples for pH and hardness. Treat the system to maintain 7.5 to 8.5 pH. Hardness to be monitored to determine freshwater contamination of heat exchangers.

Supervise and/or record log readings at 4-hour intervals and ensure inspection of operation equipment is performed hourly

• Conduct hourly tours of the plant and monitor parameters at the operator interface unit.
• Ensures log readings are recorded for pressures and temperatures on designated equipment at four-hour intervals.
• Listen for unusual noises, watch for adverse conditions, and keep a keen sense of smell for hot conditions or possible electrical wires burning and or water/ steam leaks.

Supervise and/or conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on a designated shift

• Supervise and/or perform all preventive maintenance assigned to the shift.
• Conduct valve, steam trap, and steam strainer maintenance as scheduled.
• Perform all corrective maintenance actions required on the shift to ensure continued plant operation.
• Perform routine housing keeping of the building and plant.
• Request any materials needed to perform the assigned tasks.

Supervise and/or conduct inspections of operations and stand-by equipment on a designated shift

• Tour the plant and inspect all equipment at the beginning of the shift.
• Attend turnover briefing.
• Review narrative and equipment logs.
• Discuss any abnormal conditions or evolutions in progress.
• Receives and reports on shift assignments and maintenance performed.

Supervise and/or conduct boiler system blowdowns and LWCO tests on a designated shift

• Ensure all required blow-downs, equipment flushes, and LWCO checks are performed on the assigned shift.
• Monitor the continuous blowdown system for proper operation.

Supervise the preparation of boiler and pressure vessels for inspection by the insurance company

• Open each boiler on a scheduled annual basis for inspection.
• Clean the firebox, air registers, diffusers, and tubes of any accumulated soot or other deposits.
• Hydrostatic test boiler for tightness to ensure proper sealing.
• Test safety valves under pressure to ensure proper lifting and re-setting.

Supervise and/or perform fuel oil handling and use (when burning oil)

• Ensure the performance of the required valve lineup to burn fuel within the 2-hour allowance when curtailed from natural gas.
• Receive fuel oil deliveries.
• Ensure oil guns are changed and cleaned when needed.
• Ensure prompt clean up of any oil spills or leakage that occurs.

Knowledge - Technical

• Considerable knowledge of the operation, design, repair, construction, installation, maintenance principles, techniques, procedures, and safety precautions of the applicable system(s).
• Thorough knowledge of operation, design, and maintenance procedures of applicable equipment.
• Considerable Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Journey

Operations Management

• Ability to direct, plan, supervise, and manage a complex unit involving multiple operations and projects.
• Develops and implements work schedules.
• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to analyze and develop processes, policies, and procedures related to facility services operations.
• Ability to identify (and may require ability to resolve or make recommendations for) nonstandard/more complex problems with devices, and systems through inspection and maintenance, or after system/equipment installation/failure.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement improved work practices and processes and evaluate performance.
• Considerable knowledge of all applicable codes and methods of installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of applicable equipment and tools.

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Safety and Health Compliance

• Ability to identify and inform the Plant Supervisor of potential safety problems and hazards.
• Ability to ensure detailed operational and safety procedures are followed and compliance with regulatory agencies/standards.
• Ability to apply applicable regulations, and codes to enhance work unit processes and procedures.
• Ability to determine appropriate protective equipment based on established standards.

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Human Resources Management

• Ability to understand and follow Departmental and University policy/procedure for matters in Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Classification, Compensation, Salary Administration, and Training Development. (Examples include, but are not limited to: time records, recruitment and selection, performance management, and works compensation.)
• Ability to complete and oversee administrative responsibilities associated with these areas.
• Ability to enforce necessary policy and procedure, providing instruction and guidance for technicians when needed.

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Financial Administration – Budget

• Ability to follow budget guidelines and stays within budget.
• Ability to identify and monitor most cost- effective use of resources.
• Ability to make sound decisions on procurement of equipment/supplies.

Journey

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - F, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - O, Reaching - F

Driving - Car/Truck - O, Driving - Standar/Automatic - O, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - F, Night/Dark - C, Extreme noise levels - C, Extreme temperatures - C, Inside - C, Outside - O, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - F, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, Ventilation ConditionsGases - O, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - F, Chemical Spills - O, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - F, Use of Respirator - O, Electrical Hazards - F, Overtime - O