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Manager of Utilities and Energy

Job Description

Job Title

Manager of Utilities and Energy

Posting Number

F005272

Position Status

Full Time

Assignment Length

This field only applies to Faculty

Grant Funded

No

Category

APT

Class Code

12

Pay Rate

Commensurate with education and experience

Location

District

Department

DT Facilities Engineering

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Engineering, the Manager of Utilities and Energy is responsible for the management of energy conservation, sustainability environment strategies, energy reporting, and commodities tracking.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*
  • Manages energy conservation, sustainability environment strategies, energy reporting, and commodities tracking
  • Facilitates detailed energy reporting, tracking consumption, electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer commodities
  • Maintains effective communications and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and partners to accomplish College 3 goals and 8 principles
  • Observes safety regulations and participates in an ongoing safety-training program to cover all aspects of the work performed by the department related to special projects
  • Conducts building audits and studies, manages energy tracking, performs statistical analysis for strategic planning and forecasting, establishes utility benchmarks, and outlines cost savings targets and objectives
  • Provides technical expertise in identification of operational performance improvements and implementation strategies
  • Analyzes and provides technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, wastewater, irrigation, building envelope, and lighting systems, to recommend improvement measures for equipment and components to minimize utility costs
  • Coordinates energy performance contracts, and commissioning objectives
  • Reviews and makes recommendations for changes and improvements for all repair, renovation, and construction projects to address engineering design standards to incorporate energy and sustainability elements
  • Assists Capital Planning and Project Management PM staff throughout the asset life cycle
  • Provides technical assistance to the Facilities Operation Team on the proper operational methods and procedures for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC control systems
  • Acts as a liaison between contractors, design consultants, and staff to ensure the implementation and completion of coordinated energy initiatives
  • Provides necessary reporting and filing of documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements on energy usage, evaluations, special funding, grants, and other means to achieve energy-saving and sustainable initiatives

General Supervision and Management
Provides ongoing leadership for contractors and other non-employees

Service Excellence
  • Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
  • Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
  • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
  • Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, creativity, and service to the College
  • Supports the mission, values and 3 Goals and 8 Principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Engineering

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years’ working experience working in utility system management for multiple-campus enterprises; or any equivalent combination of related education, experience, training, and certification
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others; leading projects or processes)
  • Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  • Supervisory experience of building trades technicians or management or other facilities-related technical personnel
  • Training or certification in (MS SQL, MS Access, TMA, Datatel, AutoCAD, Arc-Info, ArcGIS, Adobe, Visio, lnlight and ROAM lighting controls, Reliable Controls, Andover Continuum, Schneider PME, BaseLine irrigation controls, BACNET and Modbus protocols
  • Experience working in Higher Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge, at the technical level, of utility and building system operations, with proficiencies in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, control systems, distribution systems
  • Knowledge, at the functional and technical level, of facilities-based computer applications with IT infrastructure and communication
  • Skilled in computerized systems (databases, CMMS, CAD, GIS, typical office software, building automation, utility monitoring/metering systems)
  • Skilled in providing systems solutions in a compliance-oriented environment
  • Skilled in customer service and interpersonal relations
  • Ability to recommend innovative approaches for utility efficiency gains or cost savings
  • Ability to manage tasks and teams under pressure while meeting tight deadlines, and managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously
  • Ability to influence and lead other managers and their respective reports
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
  • Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
  • Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Posted

01/24/2023

Contact

Walter Williams

*

walter.Williams@tccd.edu

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