I&C, Programming & Operations Superintendent

posting information

department:
es cw-227310

career area:
facilities and skilled trades

posting open date:
02/20/2026

Final date to receive applications:
03/05/2026

open until filled:
no

position type:
permanent staff (ehra nf)

working title: i&c, programming & operations superintendent

appointment type:
ehra non-faculty

position number:

vacancy :
nf0009549

full time/part time:
full-time permanent

fte: 1

hours per week:
40

position location:
north carolina, us

proposed start date:
03/30/2026

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 chilled water systems is to produce and distribute chilled water to the various buildings on the university campus, as it is critical to the operations of the university for comfort cooling, process cooling, and dehumidification. Chilled water systems (cws) is a department within energy services which is part of the facilities services division.

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 after 12 months.

the instrumentation & controls (i&c), programming, and operations superintendent serves as a member of the chilled water systems management team and is the subject matter expert for instrumentation, controls, automation, scada programming, and system operations across four central campus chiller plants and ten standalone locations serving 150+ buildings. This leadership role oversees daily operations, monitoring, alarming, and optimization of the chilled water system using vtscada/citect, and supervises i&c technicians, operators, and programmers (x fte direct reports and x indirect reports).

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 ensures safe, reliable, and efficient system performance while advancing automation and data integrity to support campus comfort cooling, process cooling, and dehumidification needs.

this position supervises 6 fte.

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 on‑the‑job experience and training.
• 5-8 years of experience in chilled water systems, hvac, or industrial plant operations.
• expertise in instrumentation, controls, and automation programming (plc, scada, bas).
• strong leadership and supervisory experience with formal performance management.
• excellent…