University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Central Plant Manager (Inst)

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Director · Full-time

No sponsorship$110k-$120kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

include but are not limited to: prioritizing and scheduling plant activities; directing heating and cooling production; coordinating equipment availability, chemical treatment along wit h supervising plant staff.
The role also requires fostering effective relationships with university personnel, Department of Administration staff, contractors, vendors, and students.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 6/15/2026.

Create effective relationships across all of UW System, state agencies, vendors and our students.
Develops, plans, and participates in startup and commissioning activities
Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient use of the central plants
The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.
The Manager also performs a full range of duties in a 24/7/365 operation, ensuring the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of four high-pressure steam boilers (natural gas and #2 ultra-low sulfur oil) and three chillers supplying all major campus buildings.
Additional duties include operating Programmable Logic Controllers, and associated Man Machine Interface devices, and Variable Frequency Drive; maintaining underground fuel oil tank records in compliance with U.S. EPA and Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services regulations; maintaining emissions and operational records; and preparing project requests for small projects and all-agency submissions.
Evidence of t echnical and project management skills to design and execute projects

Minimum of five ( 5) years of utility or plant utilities system leadership experience
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the maintenance and operation of utility or industrial plant utilities production systems.
Demonstrated experience w orking with engineering plans and specifications
Demonstrated experience with operating and maintaining plant equipment both individually and interconnected systems.
Experience creating and managing budgets in an operations environment.
Prior experience operating PLC based control systems, including operations and troubleshooting of input/output devices and related equipment.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.
To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 6/14/2026.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

WI Professional Engineering license (PE)
Ten or more years of progressive utility system supervisory experience.
Possession of an American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) 2 nd Class Power Plant Operators License or equivalent.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Direct experience managing any construction projects
Knowledge of the Heating Plant Section of the Division of Facilities Development
Evidence of thorough understanding of plant equipment, operations, steam and chilled water distribution, high pressure boiler maintenance and operation, and large tonnage chiller operation.

$110,000 - $120,000 (Salary will be determined by finalist's knowledge, skills, and experience)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or a combinatio n of related education and ex perience
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace.
Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors.
The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation.

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