Utility Systems Manager Job Durham New Hampshire USA,Engineering

Location: Durham

The Utility Systems Manager will plan, direct, and oversee all aspects of campus operations, maintenance, design, and installation of distribution systems for potable water, heating water supply and return, domestic hot water supply and return, chilled water supply and return, stormwater, wastewater, steam, and condensate. Serve as responsible manager and contract administrator for the UNH/Durham Water Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance Contract, and provide engineering oversight and management of the Utilities Distribution crew.

Duties/Responsibilities

Water Treatment Plant Contract Administration (20%)

Serve as the responsible manager and contract administrator for the UNH/Durham Water Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance Contract. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with treatment plant staff, town, and campus stakeholders to coordinate outages, resolve issues, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships. Serve as UNH's primary point of contact with EPA and NHDES on all matters related to the University's public water system permit.

Direct modifications to operating plans as needed to maintain public water system permit compliance.

Stormwater & MS4 Regulatory Compliance (20%)

Serve as UNH's primary point of contact with EPA and NHDES on all matters related to the Stormwater MS4 permit, including serving as administrator for the EPA NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit. Direct modifications to stormwater management operating plans and work closely with Energy & Utilities staff and Facilities Operations to maintain MS4 permit compliance and maximize system efficiency. Coordinate stormwater system inspections and corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance with permit conditions.

Utility

Distribution Crew Management & Staff Development (25%)

Provide oversight and management of the utility distribution maintenance and operation crew. Recruit, hire, and train Utility Distribution staff; complete annual performance reviews. Align professional development of staff with individual and institutional goals. Serve as the campus utility systems engineer and manager, assisting in evaluating system conditions and prioritizing system upgrades.

Small Project Management, Asset Management & System Optimization (20%)

Manage small projects related to installation, maintenance, and repair of utility distribution systems. Identify system upgrades and options for leveraging technology to improve efficiency and reduce system losses; make recommendations for implementation of these initiatives. Identify and develop upgrades and improvements to campus energy and utility infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce consumption. Coordinate with GIS staff on utility asset management and data management;

ensure assets are up to date in the GIS system and develop GIS-based tools for operations and maintenance.

Utility Planning & Capital Project Development (15%)

In cooperation with the utility systems operations and maintenance crew and Facilities Stewardship, develop annual major maintenance and repair projects for potential funding. Based on the utility master plan, identify, develop, and prioritize projects required to support planned campus development. Represent Facilities on matters relating to utility system operations, maintenance, and expansion with internal and external committees.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable

Education & Experience:

5-10+ years of experience in utility management, civil, or mechanical engineering, construction project management, or related field. Relevant post‑secondary education may be substituted for experience: an Associate's degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience; a Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering management,…