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