Chief Operating Engineer, Rutgers Newark Central Heating Plant
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Chief Operating Engineer, Rutgers Newark Central Heating Plant

Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative

Department: IPO-Facilities Utilities

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Chief Operating Engineer for the Newark Central Heating Plant. Reporting to the Associate Director of Plants, this position serves as the department's Chief Operating Engineer, relating to the planning, design, and operation of all University utility equipment and distribution.

Key Duties

• Oversees the delivery of all utility operations services - 24/7 (Central Heat Plant), including heating, cooling, ventilation, electricity, water, sewer gas, air quality, and distilled water.
• Ensures campus equipment compliance with DEP air permit requirements.
• Assumes managerial responsibility in decision making, procedures, planning, and policy subsets impacting projects.
• Coordinates and manages mechanical and technical projects from inception to completion.
• Leads a project team through all phases of a project, interfacing with various university service providers to deliver comprehensive projects on time and within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a central heating plant, including high-pressure steam boilers, high temperature hot water generators, and electrical switchgear.

Certifications/Licenses

• Requires New Jersey Class B UST System Operator.
• Must have a New Jersey Gold Seal operating engineering license.
• A New Jersey Red Seal operating engineer license can qualify for this position for a one-year timeframe to obtain a Gold Seal license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Supervisory experience and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Experience in maintenance asset management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Honeywell Building Energy Management Systems preferred.
• 10 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a central heating plant.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentSpecial Conditions

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number: 24ST1864

Posting Open Date: 08/12/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a copy of your “Boiler License”.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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