Cogeneration Systems Facility Planner

posting information

department es cg-227110

career area facilities and skilled trades

posting open date 09/01/2026

Final date to receive applications 09/30/2026

open until filled no

position type permanent staff (ehra nf)

working title cogeneration systems facility planner

appointment type ehra non-faculty

position number

vacancy nf0009954

full time/part time full-time permanent

fte 1

hours per week 40

position location north carolina, us

proposed start date 10/05/2026

a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the university of north carolina at chapel hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

one of the best college towns and best places to live in the united states, chapel hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

university employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. Unc
-chapel hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 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.

bachelor’s…