Maintenance Supervisor - Power Plant (University of Michigan - Central Power Plant)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:59:45 GMT

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor - Power Plant
Company: University of Michigan - Central Power Plant
Location: Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan Ann Arbor Central Power Plant is seeking an ambitious, energetic and highly motivated individual to join its management team as a Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate should have: a high regard for personal accountability and understand the critical importance of Commitment to Excellence; demonstrate and promote a positive work ethic.; be well organized, detail oriented, able to render sound decisions; promote a team spirited work environment and possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively interact with various levels of management, union personnel, and contracted vendors. This position offers career advancement to superintendant and manager positions.

The Central Power Plant is a 48.5 MW combined cycle cogeneration steam plant providing thermal and electrical energy to the Central and Medical Campuses of the University of Michigan. Further information of the Central Power Plant can be found on the Internet at: http://www.plantops.umich.edu/utilities/Utilities/CentralPowerPlant/

Responsibilities:

Will provide safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, efficient, and economical repair of equipment and the periodic maintenance program through proper planning and utilization of all available resources for the generation of electricity and/or steam. Oversee and supervise the planned mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair functions of all equipment including boilers, motors, pumps, steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, auxiliaries, as well as supervise asbestos abatement, house cleaning and glove bag projects. Manage, coordinate, and expedite the planning, procurement, and flow of materials and supplies for maintenance work. Handle multiple assignments and render sound business decisions. Ensure employees perform work in a safe, environmentally compliant, and productive manner. Ensure that work permits are obtained and make sure that work is performed safely and within procedural compliance. Review routine maintenance requirements to determine what improvement measures are needed for effective and reliable operations. Develop personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counseling, and utilizing appropriate training. Monitor the O&M (operations and maintenance) annual budget and tracking monthly. Submit annually the proposed maintenance budget.

How to Apply

We are looking nationally for candidates. Applications to be made at the University of Michigan Career web site, Job ID 34886: http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/

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