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Miami University · 1 month ago

Hydronics Systems Operations Manager

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Miami University is seeking a Hydronics Systems Operations Manager responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic planning of geothermal, chilled water, and heating hot water systems. The role involves managing personnel, budgets, and maintenance activities to provide reliable utility services to the university community.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

System Operations & Maintenance: Is responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting preventative and predictive maintenance programs for chillers, pumps, process controls, and piping within the plant and throughout the distribution system. Provides continual automated monitoring of all equipment to ensure reliable operation. Purchases and maintains parts inventories

Supervision & Leadership: Provides direct supervision and technical leadership to university hydronics systems technicians. Oversees unit operations, sets priorities, reviews completed jobs, and manages the annual operating and capital improvement budgets for the thermal utility systems

Emergency Response & System Integrity: Provides expert technical support during any campus emergency and/or power failure event as needed on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis. Is responsible for scheduling routine equipment and system shutdowns and developing written standard operating procedures for production, storage, distribution, and emergency recovery situations

Project Management & Design Review: Reviews the design and installation of thermal distribution equipment and revenue metering in new construction and renovated buildings. Develops and maintains written standards for new equipment and installation requirements. Coordinates with project managers and regional campus staff on new service installations and utility shutdowns

Strategic Planning & Financial Management: Drives campus energy efficiency goals by predicting and monitoring fluctuating customer demands and electric utility pricing. Sets operating schedules for plant operations and thermal water storage to reduce energy consumption and control peak demand. Develops short- and long-term plans for campus-wide thermal distribution service to achieve cost savings while meeting future campus needs

Safety & Compliance: 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

Hydronic system managementThermal water systemsPreventative maintenanceEPA 608 Universal Refrigerant licenseCertified Energy ManagerComplex piping diagramsBudgetingComputerized maintenance managementLeadershipCommunication

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 hydronic 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 hydronic system; (OR)

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

Deep working knowledge of large-scale thermal water production and distribution systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and geothermal well fields

Strong understanding of water treatment principles for closed and open-loop systems

Proven ability to read and interpret complex piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical drawings, and control schematics 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 a wide range of complex technical and managerial tasks with frequent independent interpretation and decision-making

Strong budgeting, administrative, and long-range capital planning 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)

Preferred

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

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

Experience managing a unionized technical staff

An EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant license

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

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