Energy Distribution Operations Manager

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 19, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Maintenance Manager – Energy Distribution Operations Manager, Campus Columbia.

Department:
Division of Administration and Finance, Facilities Energy Plant.

Job Level: Managerial (M1).

Employment Type:

Full Time (part/full time).

Hours per week: 37.5.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Pay Range: G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $ 72,224 $ 86,669. Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 - $72,224.

Location of Vacancy:
Richland, SC. Campus:
Columbia.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Driver’s license required.

• High school diploma and 10 years professional experience in a specialized trades area; or in diversified building or vehicle maintenance, or construction activity.
• Supervisory experience must be in an energy related field or business.

• Thorough knowledge of application and practices for large central steam and chilled water distribution systems, and HVAC mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of high voltage systems and equipment, working knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) energy management systems.
• Must have the ability to write and interpret complex technical plans and reports; to communicate verbally and in writing and communicate effectively with management and other professionals.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and scheduling skills;
  Problem solving skills;
  Teambuilding skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
• Prioritize work activities in alignment with the department’s goals.
• Ability to meet time restrictions work within specific resource limitations.
• Assess training needs of employees with regards to energy best practices.
• Ability to make fact-based decisions, to project a positive university image which encourages high morale and promotes confidence.

• Provides leadership to and supervises the service shops of Energy Distribution: steam and chilled water distribution, high voltage.

• Plans and schedules work assignments and project work for the reporting crews.
• Coordinates crews and contractors in the accomplishment of energy and infrastructure work on the Columbia campus.

• Monitors and oversees status of the University’s energy distribution system, by developing and analyzing complex reports.
• Identifying inconsistencies in system operations.
• Make recommendations on corrective action(s) to be taken.

• Manages the development and coordination of utility repair projects including energy conservation, distribution, equipment, and systems through the planning, design, bidding, construction, installation, renovation, and repair phases of capital renewal work.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of operational processes and…