Central Energy Plant Manager

Job Title: Central Energy Plant Manager
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $150,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Overview

The Asset Manager III will be responsible to work with a set of company customers to review energy usage and strategies in order to implement the best practices. This will include directly managing the O&M of the CEP for the campus and working with and mentoring the owner's staff on the O & M and energy usage of multiple facilities as part of a greater campus effort.


Responsibilities

• Review energy usage on a daily basis for the facility and provide guidance, best practices, and modifications of current operations
• Mentor the owner on energy strategies to optimize performance
• Manage the Central Energy Plant (CEP) Operation and Maintenance, including subcontractors, operators, and internal service providers
• Oversee Maintenance Reserve Accounts for the CEP
• Ensure the plant operates efficiently by working with operators and conducting ongoing training of Plant Operators
• Develop and maintain the Plant Operating Manual
• Assist the EPC team with the coordination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities related to OMC operations
• Coordinate on-site troubleshooting and diagnostics with remote support services team
• Manage a team or multiple teams, including Asset Managers and other staff

• 4+ years of experience managing multiple sites or teams, or equivalent management experience in a central plant or facility, or mechanical construction with a large subcontractor or MEP design consultant
• Well versed in building codes and associated standards
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle various projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of industry standards and company competitors
• Ability to multitask and adapt to additional duties as necessary
• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET Accredited Program); PE preferred or FE working towards PE
• Travel willingness of 10-25% to job site(s) or office location
• Physical ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in noisy and quiet environments; remaining stationary for prolonged periods