Manager of HVAC Operation and Automation

Job Details • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Manager of HVAC Operation and Automation works closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Planning on renovation projects. The role develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures, along with repair and preventive-maintenance records for HVAC systems and other facility-related duties. It ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and manages departmental financial activities, including budget preparation and ongoing project management.

The position manages and leads Plant Operations staff and optimizes existing HVAC control systems. It also develops and maintains an HVAC BACnet server and oversees complex central utility plants (CUP) or cogeneration facilities handling heating (steam or high-temperature hot water), cooling (chilled-water systems), and electrical-power generation and distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 10 years of full-time work experience in operational management in a power plant environment.
• 10 years of management experience in a power plant environment.
• First Class Engineers License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Mechanical Engineering, Marine, or Facilities; EIT; or Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 15 years of management experience in a power plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Planning on renovation projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures.
• Maintain repair and preventive-maintenance records for HVAC systems and other facility-related duties.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental financial activities, including budget preparation and ongoing projects.
• Manage and lead Plant Operations staff.
• Optimize existing HVAC control systems.
• Develop and maintain an HVAC BACnet server.
• Oversee central utility plants or cogeneration facilities that handle heating, cooling, and electrical-power generation and distribution.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, term life, disability, accident, and vision insurance.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible child-care and medical expenses.
• 14 holidays per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas.
• Annual (vacation) leave and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager