Mount Holyoke College
Facilities Operations Director
Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus, USA · Director · Part-time
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About the role
- Our dedicated team of 140 FTEs spans various trades-from Mechanical and Central Heat to Grounds and EH&S-to ensure the excellence of 60+ major buildings.
- We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2037.
- To reach this goal, we are replacing our fossil-fuel steam system with a state-of-the-art geo-exchange district energy system, paired with aggressive energy demand reduction and system optimization across campus.
Responsibilities
- Drive the college's decarbonization efforts by identifying and implementing high-impact efficiency strategies and long-term energy conservation measures (ECMs).
- Maintain and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) and collaborate with Capital Planning on plant upgrades from design through commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in maintaining complex institutional/commercial facilities, including direct management of central utility plants (heating and chiller).
- Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, steam/hydronic distribution, and high proficiency with BAS.
- For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Massachusetts Second Class Steam Engineer License.
- Key Competencies
- Proven ability to mentor and motivate a diverse technical staff.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and engineering software to justify capital projects.
- Skilled in managing complex energy upgrades from concept to final acceptance.
- Ability to translate complex technical data for senior leadership, vendors, and trade staff alike.
- Physical Requirements
Compensation
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Disability and Leave Benefits
- Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
- Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
- Generous Paid Time Off
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