UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 2 hours ago
Assistant Director of Utility Operations
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Assistant Director of Utility Operations. This role involves assisting the Utilities Director in managing operations, budgets, and labor resources for campus utility production facilities and distribution systems, while providing leadership for a team of approximately 25 personnel.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Utilities Director
Operations management
Capital and operating budget management
Labor resource allocation for the campus utility production facilities and distribution systems
Provide leadership and management for approximately 25 personnel with one manager level direct report
Developing/implementing various Department Program including Capital Renewal, Deferred Maintenance, Utility Building, Project Management, Maintenance (Corrective, Preventive, Predictive, Reactive)
Coordinating with engineers, campus construction services department, and contractors on construction projects that impact the utility distribution systems
Managing the campus utility production facilities and utility distribution system for steam, condensate, chilled water, heating water, compressed air, and medium voltage distribution
Providing oversight of job order contractors, sub-contractors, contract maintenance vendors, and University trades shops in performance of work on utility production and distribution systems or equipment
Assisting in engineering system design and performing quality control of new utility equipment and system component installations
Coordinating utility outages to minimize impact to campus customers
Managing multiple critical equipment service agreements and critical spare parts inventory
Managing the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance requirements of the University-owned high-pressure natural gas pipeline
Providing technical support for the powerplant operations and maintenance personnel
Facilitating regulatory inspections, training, and safety exercises as required by state and federal code
Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education
At least eight years of related experience
At least two years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or industrial engineering from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience in multi-trade advanced level of knowledge in a Plants Various Engineering Systems to include Master's level troubleshooting skills
Experience with building, implement and improvement Plant Programs such as Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Plans, Organization Communication Plans and detailed Processes and Procedures
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
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