Salary Range: USD $62,020.00/Yr. - USD $105,430.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Production & Skilled Trades
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Utilities and Energy
Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt
Req ID: 10542
Overview
Are you a skilled leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and keeping critical systems running at peak performance? Auburn University is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead the operation and maintenance of the campus district energy systems that provide heating and cooling to thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
In this role, you will oversee the Chilled Water, Hot Water, and Steam Plants serving Auburn University's main campus and College of Veterinary Medicine. You will lead a team of highly skilled Plant Operations Technicians responsible for maintaining and operating essential infrastructure that supports the university's daily operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and strategic planning. You will manage personnel, budgets, procurement, maintenance programs, and contracted services while providing guidance on system reliability, efficiency, and long-term operational improvements. Your contributions will directly impact campus comfort, sustainability, and the continuous delivery of critical utility services. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical knowledge of utility plant operations, a commitment to safety and excellence, and a passion for developing employees and improving system performance.
Responsibilities
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Production & Skilled Trades
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Utilities and Energy
Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt
Req ID: 10542
Overview
Are you a skilled leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and keeping critical systems running at peak performance? Auburn University is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead the operation and maintenance of the campus district energy systems that provide heating and cooling to thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
In this role, you will oversee the Chilled Water, Hot Water, and Steam Plants serving Auburn University's main campus and College of Veterinary Medicine. You will lead a team of highly skilled Plant Operations Technicians responsible for maintaining and operating essential infrastructure that supports the university's daily operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and strategic planning. You will manage personnel, budgets, procurement, maintenance programs, and contracted services while providing guidance on system reliability, efficiency, and long-term operational improvements. Your contributions will directly impact campus comfort, sustainability, and the continuous delivery of critical utility services. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical knowledge of utility plant operations, a commitment to safety and excellence, and a passion for developing employees and improving system performance.
Responsibilities
- Operations & Reliability: Plan, organize, and evaluate daily operations of central plants; Ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in all plant activities; Lead both routine operations and emergency/after-hours responses; Lead daily morning team meetings to review operations, safety concerns, project progress, preventive maintenance, and efficiency initiatives.