Facilities Operations Superintendent

facilities operations superintendent – inside higher ed

location: north carolina, us
position type: permanent staff (ehra nf)
full time/part time: full-time permanent
fte: 1
hours per week: 40
posting open date: 11/06/2025
Final date to receive applications: 12/08/2025

a sign-on bonus of $7,500 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within twelve (12) months of hire: $3,750 within 30 days of hire date & $3,750 12-months after hire date.
The operations superintendent holds a critical leadership role focused on the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility. The position bridges technical operations, personnel management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and strategic planning.

the operations superintendent serves as a member of the cogeneration systems management team and is a subject matter expert for power plant operations.

Responsibilities include:

• operational oversight, manpower and budget planning, and goal setting for the generation of steam used for heating, humidification, domestic hot water, sterilization and producing distilled water.
• guiding the operations group of 37 fte across four teams, supervising shift supervisors.
• ensuring adequate staffing levels, administering performance management, and collaborating with hr on recruitment.
• preparing monthly, quarterly and annual operational reports.
• developing and reviewing operational guidelines and procedures.
• coordinating bi‑annual outage plans with maintenance and instruments & controls groups to ensure safe and reliable supply of steam and electricity.
• working across energy services with other work groups within the department.

graduation from high school or equivalency plus four (4) years of experience in applicable utility operations/maintenance, including three (3) years of supervisory experience with formal performance management; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.

• demonstrated strong knowledge of cogeneration/power plant operations: boilers, turbines, steam generation, steam distribution, and auxiliary equipment.
• working knowledge of control systems (dcs, scada), instrumentation & controls, safety systems, and ability to understand high‑pressure steam systems.
• experience with steam turbine generators, coal/gas/oil‑fired cfb boilers, gas/oil‑fired package boilers, and/or a 1 mw generator and flare skid.
• knowledge of the methods, principles, practices and techniques used in operating a cogeneration and/or steam plant.
• ability to prepare and maintain routine records and/or reports and present findings when requested.
• ability to manage budget, purchase requisitions, and/or contractor oversight.

• extensive power plant operations experience in a cogeneration and/or steam facility(s).
• experience working in varying environmental conditions, including dusty, hot, humid, cold, confined spaces, heights, and handling hazardous materials.
• ability to move 50 pounds minimum and/or wear self‑contained breathing apparatus as required.

• continuous operation of the power plant (24/7-365 days) requiring evening, night, and weekend work occasionally.
• exposed to hazardous materials, need for respirator, general use, shift work occasionally.
• valid nc driver’s license.
• availability and response to operational emergencies outside normal business hours.
• severe weather essential and communicable disease/public health mandatory commitments.

not applicable.

• eligibility for sign‑on bonus: candidates must not have worked in a north carolina state government position subject to the state human resources act in the last 12 months.
• eligible employees must sign the pay back agreement form.

mid-senior level

full-time

management and manufacturing

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