Power Plant Mechanical Supervisor

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • $65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring a Power Plant Mechanical Supervisor to safely and efficiently supervise and maintain steam generation and distribution services throughout the University. The position supervises personnel and operations and maintains, repairs, inspects, and rebuilds steam-generation and chilled-water production systems. It also operates and maintains power plant equipment and trains employees in proper procedures, repair techniques, and safety.

Requirements

• Skilled use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment, with mechanical ability.
• Ability to maintain and repair power plant and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of mechanical problems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, and specifications, and determine project requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, recorders, and monitoring equipment.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with DEQ permitting regulations.
• Successful supervisory skills.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to perform complex record-keeping tasks.
• Availability to work all shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and rebuild steam-generating and chilled-water production systems.
• Operate and perform repair and maintenance procedures on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, controls, steam traps, three-phase electric motors, and steam distribution systems.
• Supervise, train, and teach employees proper procedures, repair techniques, and safety issues.
• Troubleshoot problem areas and inspect equipment for defects or faulty components.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Balanced Dukes employee wellness and work-life integration resources, events, and support.
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed