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Superintendent - Steam Plant

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 10, 2021


Summary

VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Superintendent in the Steam Plant. The Steam Plant Superintendent is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of MCV and MPC steam plants and distribution systems; ensuring that each plant operates reliably, efficiently, and at all times is in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The Steam Plant Superintendent supervises and develops an effective Operations & Maintenance team that is supportive, organized, and professional; and interfaces regularly with customers ensuring needs are met should problems arise.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Promote and offer guidance to subordinates regarding the importance and advantages of multi-skilled work practices and teamwork
  • Ensure that Facility Standard Operating Procedures are followed and initiate changes as needed
  • Assist in troubleshooting problems and develop repair plans where required
  • Evaluate subordinates accordingly and provide input to Plant General Manager
  • Monitor plant controls using electronic and manual equipment
  • Supervise the start, stopping of boilers/plants as needed
  • Assign maintenance, PMs and repair work orders as required
  • Responsible for proper water chemistry of plants; ensure adjustments are made when necessary
  • Ensure plants, tunnels, mechanical rooms and equipment are kept clean and orderly
  • Respond to emergencies as required
Minimum Hiring Standards
  • Supervisory level knowledge and experience in steam boiler or industrial steam plants
  • Strong computer and MS Office skills
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of thermal plant safety and environmental regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, role model, operational, and professional excellence skills
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Hiring Standards
  • Stationary Engineering and/or Boiler Operator license preferred
  • Engineering, military, or combined education and military experience preferred
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • State of Virginia Driver's license
Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands & Activities

Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Marginal
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions

Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Marginal
Mists/gases: Marginal

Emotional Demands

Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000



Position Details:

Department: FMD/E&U/Steam Plant
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt




Contact Information:

Contact Name: Channing Holloway

Contact Email: csholloway@vcu.edu




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