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Miami University · 12 hours ago

Electrical Systems Operations Manager

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Miami University is a scholarly community that values education grounded in character and intellect. The Electrical Systems Operations Manager is responsible for operating, maintaining, and planning the medium voltage electrical distribution systems on the Oxford campus, ensuring safe and reliable utility services to support the university's mission.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the medium voltage (12.47kV and 4.16kV) electrical distribution system

Develops and documents comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance activities for the distribution system and the 69kV substation

Purchases and maintains adequate inventory to ensure continuous operation

Provides direct supervision and technical leadership to university high voltage service technician and contractors

Oversees unit operations, sets priorities, reviews completed jobs, and manages the unit budget

Provides expert technical support for emergencies, including loss of power, on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis

Creates, reviews, and executes complex switching orders for maintenance activities, outage mitigation, and service restoration

Develops written SOPs for switching of energy sources

Reviews the design of projects related to the electrical system for new construction and renovation projects

Creates and maintains written standards for the procurement and installation of electrical equipment per applicable codes and the preferences of Miami University

Contributes to departmental operational and financial efficiency by creating and executing electrical energy procurement and generator dispatch strategies

Monitors the use of personal protective equipment and procedures to ensure all maintenance and testing operations are conducted in a safe manner

Coordinates and documents safety training for key university employees to maintain high operational standards

Qualification

Medium voltage systemsElectrical distribution systemsTechnical leadershipProject managementElectrical engineeringCertified Energy ManagerComplex one-line diagramsComputerized maintenance management softwareBudgeting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex medium voltage system; (OR)

Related associate's degree plus a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex medium voltage system; (OR)

A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time, verifiable experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex medium voltage system

Deep working knowledge of medium voltage electrical distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and protective relaying

Proven ability to read and interpret complex one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and construction blueprints for planning and troubleshooting purposes

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, at all levels within the organization and with third-party vendors

Must be able to lead a technical team and respond quickly and effectively during time-sensitive situations

Must be able to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, determine appropriate priorities, and make independent decisions consistent with the objectives of upper management

Strong budgeting and administrative abilities are required

Physical effort requires considerable walking and standing, with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds

Must be proficient in the use of business application software and experienced in the use of a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)

Resume

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex medium voltage system

Direct experience managing a complex medium voltage system in a university, hospital, or similar large-campus environment

Experience managing a unionized technical staff

Professional certification such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Energy Management Professional (EMP), or Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP)

Company

Miami University

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Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.

Founded in 1809

Oxford, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees