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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 2 hours ago

Assistant Director of Utility Operations

Fayetteville

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$99K/yr - $114K/yr

8+ years exp

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.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

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

Engineering degreeSupervisory experienceUtility operations managementPreventive maintenance programsConstruction budget developmentBlueprint interpretationOn-site inspectionsOrganizational skills

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

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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.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees