Cogeneration Systems Facility Planner

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

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.

Position Summary:

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

The Facility Planner works closely with the Cogeneration Systems Maintenance Superintendent to plan and schedule all mechanical maintenance and repairs, annual equipment system outages, emergency outages, preventive and predictive maintenance for the entire mechanical maintenance group. This position develops the scope of work and schedules for major repairs and outages at all facilities. Annual outages can be very complex and are required to be completed in a short duration to maintain system reliability. These outages can exceed $1,000,000 in multiple contracts. Activities by this position include, planning, tracking and continued updates for all groups. This position works with the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent and Engineering staff to obtain the necessary resources to carry out the construction, maintenance and repair of the boilers, balance of plant and boiler auxiliary equipment and systems. This position often acts as a project manager of small informal projects and observes work progress in the field. This position requests purchase orders with the appropriate justifications for approval by the Maintenance Superintendent. The position requires expert level abilities in advanced scheduling software and the Maximo work management system.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Expert user of a Work Management System (such as Maximo) and/or Microsoft Project or similar scheduling system.
Thorough technical understanding of the utility operation, repair and maintenance of complex boiler systems, complex balance of plant systems and equipment, turbine generators, diesel generators, and water treatment systems and equipment.
Understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance practices.
Project budget development;
knowledgeable in the operations and repairs of steam turbines, circulating bed fluidized boilers, gas/oil fired boilers, boiler auxiliary equipment and balance of plant systems.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

The environmental conditions vary tremendously from air conditioning and heat to dusty, hot, humid and cold conditions. This position will be required to work in all conditions for various lengths of time depending on the operational requirements.
This position will be required to enter confined spaces and/or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.
Examples include but are not limited to: climb ladders/stairs, navigate narrow spaces and walk in areas of elevated heights to traverse plant systems, and ability to move 50+ lbs.