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Utility Industrial Controls and Technology

The Utility Industrial Controls and Technology Supervisor is responsible for leading the operation and maintenance of the University's utility controls systems, platforms, instrumentation, and related operational technologies used in the management of campus-wide utility infrastructure, including steam, chilled water, domestic water, wastewater, and electrical distribution; supervises a team of skilled trades employees and maintenance workers, ensuring the performance, safety, and regulatory compliance of critical sensors, control systems, and monitoring devices.

• Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the University's utility controls systems, including steam, chilled water, domestic water, wastewater, and electrical distribution systems
• Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance, physical security, cybersecurity, repair, and upgrade plans for industrial control systems including SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and telemetry platforms used in utility infrastructure operations
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for control system components, including ladder logic programming, sensor calibration, and networked control devices to ensure optimal system performance and reliability
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of skilled trades and maintenance workers who support critical sensors, controls, and monitoring devices; oversee performance, scheduling, and labor relations; provide technical training and mentorship
• Assign and prioritize work, set performance goals, and ensure adherence to safety standards
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure communication and updates on ongoing projects or issues
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, engineers, and contractors to coordinate projects and align objectives
• Manage project resources, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and contractor oversight
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues; recommend and implement technical improvements
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure equipment functionality and workplace safety
• Coordinate and support shutdowns for maintenance and system upgrades, minimizing disruption to campus operations
• Monitor and analyze system performance data to optimize utility efficiency and reliability
• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety regulations, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
• Work closely with Information Technology teams to implement security protocols; ensure integrity of industrial control systems
• Participate in long-term planning for utility infrastructure improvements and technology upgrades
• Serve as a technical advisor on cross-functional project teams for new construction and major renovations
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation
• Generate reports on system performance, downtime incidents, and maintenance activities
• Interface with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate new technologies and recommend system enhancements
• Maintain an inventory of necessary tools, parts, and materials required for operation and repair
• Adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in grievance procedures

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

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 and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00

• Auditing
• Conflict Resolution
• Data reporting
• Document management
• Innovative thinking
• Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
• Preventative Maintenance Planning
• Project Management
• Regulatory compliance
• Resource management
• Safety management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic Planning