Central Energy Plant Supervisor

Amherst College is hiring a full-time Central Energy Plant Supervisor to manage operations and maintenance of the Central Energy Plant. Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing plant operations, participating in energy procurement, and ensuring safety and efficiency. The role involves strategic planning to support sustainability goals. The position requires 24-hour availability for emergencies and collaboration with other services. Salary starts at $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Central Energy Plant Supervisor

Amherst Campus

Full Time

JR4502

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Central Energy Plant
Supervisor position. The Central Energy Plant Supervisor is a
full-time, year-round position, starting at $95,000 per year -
commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of
the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the
successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring
value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse
community.

Provide management and supervision of Amherst College's Central
Energy Plant. Direct and administer the continuous and ongoing
maintenance and operations of the college's high pressure steam
boilers, gas turbine, HRSG and all associated equipment. Partner
with the Director of Facilities Operations in strategic planning
and development of long-term goals and objectives for the Central
Energy Plant. Support the college's sustainability goals, including
a carbon neutral campus in 2030. Provide 24-hour availability to be
contacted for the resolution of emergencies related to the Central
Energy Plant.

Train and supervise staff, approve projects, supervise outside
contract support, select contractors, negotiate, formulate, and
administer contracts, as well as conduct pre and post inspections.
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the plant including
maintenance, repair, planning, scheduling of all associated
equipment and controls. Participate in energy procurement and fuel
switching/arbitrage strategies. The supervisor will be involved in
selecting the most cost effective fuel source between purchased
electricity, natural gas and oil. Collaborate with other trades and
services including the chiller plant and utility distribution.
Provide support for emergency calls.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Train and supervise staff, approve projects, supervise outside
contract support, select contractors, negotiate, formulate, and
administer contracts, as well as conduct pre and post inspections.
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the plant including
maintenance, repair, planning, scheduling of all associated
equipment and controls. Participate in energy procurement and fuel
switching/arbitrage strategies. The supervisor will be involved in
selecting the most cost effective fuel source between purchased
electricity, natural gas and oil. Collaborate with other trades and
services including the chiller plant and utility distribution.
Provide support for emergency calls.
• Assist the Director of Facilities Operations with planning,
scheduling, and controlling costs, as well as with short range
projects, equipment, preventive maintenance, and contract planning.
Prepare cost estimates for all Central Energy Plant systems and
their associated components. Maintain records and inventory of
various equipment, systems and procedures.
• Prepare and manage the Central Energy Plant budget, purchase
and maintain inventory control of all associated materials and
supplies, as well as coordinate upgrade of materials for cost
effective management. Process all related invoices through Workday.
Prioritize, coordinate, and schedule projects and work orders, as
well as establish and maintain customer relations throughout the
campus community.
• Participate in capital project upgrades. There are several
large projects planned which will impact the plant, including all
of the work associated with the Climate Action Plan. There will be
significant changes to the plant as we move towards low temperature
hot water and a geothermal system to heat and cool the
campus.
• Maintain and implement both standard and emergency operating
plans. Conduct performance evaluations. Performs other
duties/functions as requested.

Qualifications:

Required
• 5-7 years of experience overseeing similar power plant
operations.
• A Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineers
License.
• Associate's degree plus 5 years of experience overseeing
similar power plant operations or in lieu of a degree 7+ years of
experience.
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI)
check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift
test.

Preferred
• Bachelor's degree and/or 10 years of power plant operation and
management experience.
• 10+ years of power plant operation and management
experience.

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits
Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs.
Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once
submitted. (Current employees and students should apply
by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home
screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.

To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Central-Energy-Plant-Supervisor_JR4502

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