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Utilities Plant Operations Shift Supervisor

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG194696SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Utilities Plant Operations Shift Supervisor
Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000 - $62,858
Work Schedule 12 hr shift, 3-4 days a week, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM or 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM - May vary dependent upon needs of the organization
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Utilities & Engineering Services
About the Department
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. Take a look below to see what we offer!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:
  • 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
  • And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
Are you ready to take the lead in a role that keeps an entire university running? As a Central Utility Plant Shift Supervisor at NC State, you'll oversee a skilled team responsible for powering our campus through electrical generation, steam production, and chilled water systems. In this role, you'll guide and train operators, ensure plant systems run safely and efficiently, and play a key part in meeting safety and environmental standards. You'll also help drive energy savings that support both the University's budget and its sustainability goals.

If you're a leader who enjoys solving problems, working with advanced equipment, and making an impact every day, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career with NC State Facilities.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
  • 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

Work schedule: 12 hr shift, 3-4 days a week, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM or 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM - May vary dependent upon needs of the organization
Other Responsibilities
  • Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

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).

Other Required Qualifications
  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
Required License or Certification
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • North Carolina Drivers' License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 10/03/2025
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 10/09/2025
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase "see resume".
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details

Position Number 00102782
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Utilities Plant Operations Supervisor
Position Classification Band Level Advanced
Position Classification Salary Range $ 39,000 - $ 74,840
Salary Grade Equivalency NC13
Alternate Option
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.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 445050 - Utilities and Engineering
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Salary : $39,000 - $74,840

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