Sr. Manager, Energy Plant

Job Description

Responsible for the management and administration of the operations and maintenance of all university utility plants.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of utilities, meeting environmental and safety standards, and optimizing plant performance.
• Plans and directs activities relative to the maintenance of equipment, machinery and building utility systems.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities for each piece of production equipment and machinery so as to assess and monitor maintenance effectiveness and trends. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to measure and report on the plant's performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Assesses maintenance activities and processes to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participates in the planning and design of existing and new energy plants, including infrastructure and equipment.
• Ensures that all employees are trained on safety and quality standards to ensure the department consistently meets established objectives.
• Recommends and advises Facilities Management leadership on standards, policies and procedures as they related to energy plant standards.
• Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; recommending pay adjustments; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status; handling complaints and grievances when necessary.
• Utilize data analysis tools to monitor plant performance, diagnose issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
• Develop and manage the plant's budget, including forecasting expenses, monitoring costs, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of utilities, meeting environmental and safety standards, and optimizing plant performance.
• Advanced knowledge of plant maintenance, utilities and system troubleshooting and repair.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships, within individual work groups and across departments, through open communication and collaboration; works with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to lead, direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the institution while creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
• Ability to coordinate and manage cost, quality and budgetary requirements.
• Ability to work with outside entities including multiple vendors, contractors, and accreditation agencies.
• Ability to write technical scopes of work and analyze proposals.
  
  

Bachelor's Degree is required.

Required Skills

Ten (10) years related experience in maintenance and operations of energy plants.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  
  

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.