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Operations Engineering

The Operations Engineer conducts investigations, evaluations, and applied research directed toward managing the procurement and consumption of energy and related commodities; uses known engineering theories and principles and applies them in methods specific to energy management and problems encountered; requires the use of known theories and principles to develop new market driven solutions that may not be in existence, may not be documented, or may not be proven; prepares technical reports and recommendations for use by University administration for guidance on energy procurement, energy production and energy market conditions, as well as issues of long- and short-range planning for capacity/load, energy use and production, budgeting, capital planning, and capital renewal; assists in procurement of energy and energy commodities; initiates, evaluates, develops and implements energy conservation projects and programs to reduce consumption and/or operating cost; evaluates and interprets current and evolving codes and regulations on energy procurement, and assists in permit preparation and compliance documentation; maintains, evaluates and validates energy use and consumption data for reporting, billing and benchmarking; assists in the review and implementation of facility design and construction to ensure reduction strategies are implemented and maintained; develops operational and maintenance program parameters; organizes, coordinates, and provides technical presentations and workshops for operations personnel, researchers, educators, students, and the public.

• Manage projects, including feasibility, planning, and budgets
• Review drawings and documents of other engineers; comment and critique
• Participate in development and lead energy-related programs and initiatives across college or University units (internally) or governmental agencies (externally)
• Evaluate alternative energy procurement strategies
• Seek funding for programs and projects
• Author/co-author and present papers, proposals, presentations, and reports
• Understand and contribute to the strategic plan of the unit
• May prepare materials and teach workshops and short courses
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00