UMass/Amherst - Assistant Plant Manager - Central Heating Plant

Assistant Plant Manager –

Central Heating Plant

Physical Plant Division

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The person holding this position provides leadership to the plant operations and maintenance groups for the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant. He/she manages the daily operation of the Central Heating Plant ensuring all plant operations are done in compliance with all permits, laws and regulations. He/she plans, has significant input to the scheduling of preventive, predictive, corrective and overhauls maintenance of all Central Heating Plant equipment and systems.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering with four or five years of supervisory or managerial experience in a Power Plant; or an Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering with five to seven years of supervisory or managerial experience in a Power Plant.

· Possession of First class Stationary Engineer’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety pursuant to chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

· Thorough understanding of generating plant operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of generating equipment; operation of a gas turbine, steam turbine, head recovery steam generators (HRSG) and boilers; and boiler water treatment processes.

· Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations.

· Experience with budgeting and reporting practices.

· Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating and directing varied programs and tasks directly affecting the overall plant operation.

· Strong oral and written communication and computational skills.

· Ability to work with a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet and drawing software.

· Ability to work extra/irregular hours, including shift coverage, and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a power plant.

· Ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Certified Operator, Grade 2-I License within the probation period.

 

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

 

Please submit a resume, cover letter and the names/addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references no later than April 30, 2008. Send application materials to: Search #R33276, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170.

 

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.