Cogeneration Systems Instruments & Controls Superintendent

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The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation. It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE: $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12-MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Programming Superintendent serves as a member of the Cogen Systems Management Team and is the subject matter expert for instrumentation, controls, automation, SCADA programming, and system operations across central campus. This leadership role oversees daily operations, monitoring, alarming, and optimization of the steam distribution metering system, the Steam and Cogeneration Plants Emerson Ovation Distributed Control System

Key responsibilities include supervision, performance management, operations oversight, controls programming and change management, instrumentation calibration and maintenance, water-side/air-side optimization in coordination with plant production and distribution teams, budget planning, regulatory compliance, contractor oversight, and customer service. The Superintendent position ensures safe, reliable, and efficient system performance while advancing automation and data integrity to support campus comfort cooling, process cooling, and dehumidification needs.

Graduation from high school or equivalency and four (4) years experience in applicable Utility operations/maintenance, including three (3) years of supervisory experience to include formal performance management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.

Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5+ years of experience in Cogeneration Systems, Steam Distribution, and/or industrial plant operations.

Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and automation programming ( PLC, SCADA, DCS).
Strong leadership and supervisory experience in recruitment and training, including formal performance management implementation.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

In addition to an office environment and required computer work, this position will work in varying environmental conditions for various lengths of time depending on the operational requirements for the facility/systems. This position may be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.
Experience in large-scale campus or district energy systems.

Familiarity with Emerson Ovation DCS, CEMS and VTScada.

Knowledge of Cogeneration Systems, Steam Systems, Steam Driven Turbine Systems, and Black Start Emergency Generation Systems.

Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS), preferably MAXIMO.

This position is responsible for supporting the continuous operation of the power plant (24/7-365 days to include nights, weekends and holidays), manning drive steam plant and the landfill gas generator.

This position is Severe Weather Essential and Communicable Disease/Public Health Emergency Duty Mandatory, as such the employee in this position must report to work during periods of adverse weather, other university emergency and/or a public health emergency.

Environmental conditions vary from climate-controlled spaces to dusty, hot, humid, and cold environments, including mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, steam plants, cooling towers, control rooms, server rooms, and rooftops. This position may be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments (e.g., steam tunnels and manholes) with temperatures that can exceed 130 F, using appropriate PPE per established procedures.

This position requires: Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, Respirator, general use, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Drivers' License and Weekend work occasionally.

Evening and night work occasionally; weekend work occasionally.

Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions; respirator use as required.

Valid NC Driver's License.

Ability to estimate the amount and value of needed repairs and to requisition items not in stock and/or bid as necessary. This will require the ability to use ladders/stairs, lift/move 50+ pounds, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, work on knees or with hands overhead for extended periods.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.