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About the Role
The Cogeneration Plant Supervisor is a key leader, mentor, and role model within the Union College Facilities Services Department. This position is central to ensuring the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the central plant. The working supervisor directly manages and actively participates with all operational and maintenance activities and oversees the downstream steam and chilled water distribution throughout the campus.
Responsibilities
- Oversees steam, chilled water, and power generation of the plant's operations and field utility distribution, focusing on safety, efficiency, and team management.
- Manages daily schedules, conducts regular team meetings, provides training, and performs annual performance reviews for plant staff.
- Ensures the plant is maintained in a clean and organized condition.
- Establishes and manages all operational data, logs, and reports for internal review and external environmental regulations.
- Serves as the main point of contact for project updates and schedules.
- Provides ongoing training to the team on plant equipment.
- Manages all aspects of the plant's budget, including preparation and ongoing management.
- Creates the plant's operating budget and forecasts expenses for operational needs and long-term deferred maintenance.
- Monitors plant performance metrics and operations to meet energy demands.
- Coordinates startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures for all plant systems.
- Assists in the creation, development, and review of standard operating procedures for plant equipment.
- Ensures compliance with testing requirements for water, cooling towers, etc.
- Performs required water tests for boiler feed water and condensate.
- Collaborates with vendors on the care and treatment of cooling towers.
- Assists in planning, implementing, and overseeing plant upgrades and system modifications.
- Operates 24/7 plant facility utilizing the gas compressor, turbine, Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), D-type steam boiler, absorption and centrifugal chillers, and cooling towers.
- Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance for boilers, chillers, HRSG, turbine, generators, cooling towers, and air compressors.
- Diagnoses problems and abnormal conditions by utilizing resources, collecting data, and interpreting P&IDs to develop effective repair plans.
- Coordinates plant shutdowns and vendor services for key equipment.
- Manages all maintenance tracking and scheduling using the work order system (Performo).
- Manages all environmental and safety programs to guarantee the plant meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitors air emissions, chemical controls, and all required permits.
- Leads efforts to maintain an accident-free workplace and sets an example for proper safety practices.
- Responds to all plant emergencies and ensures the team follows the established response plan.
- Complies with department and college policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of operations and maintenance experience as a Plant Operator.
- Relevant understanding of high-pressure steam boilers, steam generators, power generation equipment (turbines preferred), and utility distribution.
- Ability to respond to on-campus emergencies, inspect, evaluate, and deploy staff and contractors for corrective measures.
- Valid New York State Driver’s license is required.
- Finalists for hire will undergo a background check.
Skills
- Knowledge of control systems and operating mechanical systems conforming to SOPs.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Google Platform programs.
- Experience with aligning, switching, isolating, and paralleling electrical equipment and systems utilizing 13.2kV and 480V is preferred.
- Metasys is preferred.
- Plant Control Systems for operation of physical plants is preferred.
- License as a Stationary Engineer and/or valid Navy or plant operator is preferred.
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- In-person
- Regular full-time
Experience Level
- 5-10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or Navy equivalent education and experience is required.
Salary/Compensations
- $38.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
- Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
- Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
About the Company
- Union College Facilities Services Department.
- Union College participates in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity
- Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.