Utilities Plant Operations Shift Supervisor

North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units: Design & Construction, Business Operations, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Campus Planning and Strategic Investment. Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and four years of experience in applicable utility operations, of which one year is supervisory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Maintains required certification(s).
• A valid driver's license is required.
• North Carolina Drivers' License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in steam production (natural gas/fuel oil fire tube and water tube boilers up to 100kpph)
• Experience in chilled water production (electric driven/turbine driven up to 2000tons)
• Experience in a central plant environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Apply regulatory requirements daily and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational safety and health policies and procedures
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all applicable codes and methods for installing, operating, constructing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and tools
• Manage the operations of five central utility plants, including electrical generation, steam production, and hot water and chilled water production, while touring assigned plants to monitor safe operation, identify safety hazards, and oversee equipment through DDC control systems, visual inspections, and plant walk-throughs
• Coordinate daily work schedules of shift personnel, review and correct log entries for accuracy and trends, report incidents and near misses, and review monthly timesheets with employees before Plant Supervisor approval
• Determine the order of operation for all assigned equipment, considering operational differences, system demand, efficiency, maintenance, and repair cycles
• Coordinate new equipment installations, manage equipment loss or capacity reduction, troubleshoot and coordinate necessary repairs, and participate in trainings and start-up testing
• Coordinate with Water Treatment Technician to address water treatment issues and perform water quality tests
• Conduct electrical peak shaving as directed by the Operations Supervisor to minimize on-peak demand charges and transition to alternate fuels as required to prevent non-compliance charges

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED