Utility Services Manager, Heating Plant

at  University of Alberta

Department Vice-President Facilities & Operations - Utilities Heating Plant
Posted date January 16, 2025
Closing date February 26, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline and possession a First Class Power Engineers Certificate is required;
• 10+ years of significant experience in the delivery of heating plant services and steam distribution systems with increasing levels of responsibility;
• 5+ years of significant supervision and human resource management and development experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading work through a comprehensive industrial safety program;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of codes and regulations pertaining to the construction managing and operating and maintaining of a First Class high pressure heating/power plant.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in to formulate emergency, capital operating and maintenance budgets;
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills; and
• Extraordinary ability to develop effective networks and strong, transformational relationships at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Experience leading a team in a unionized environment is preferred.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 26, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Provide leadership to the overall planning and delivery of Heating Plant services and steam distribution systems across the Greater Campus area;
• Leads the functional team in the overall direction of the division and manages the planning, coaching and development of financial, structural and human resources capabilities;
• Leads the team in the reliable, safe and effective delivery of Heating Plant services throughout the University to ensure effective and efficient utilities are being delivered to all client facilities; and
• Champion the unit’s strategic initiatives across campus through the mandate of the department by working closely with University constituents, external partners, vendors and key stakeholders.