Job Title: Cogeneration Facilities Micro-Grid Specialist (Facilities Professional 3), UCP 9
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 2020276
Job Posting

The University of Connecticut owns and operates a 24.9 MW Cogeneration Facility as the main supplier of electricity, steam, and chilled water for the Storrs Campus. Due to campus growth and climate change initiatives, additional generation sources are in planning to expand the Micro-Grid. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing and tracking data collection, coordinating and scheduling shutdowns and performance testing of new equipment integrations and systems hierarchy. Current planning includes an additional 16 MW Supplemental Utility Plant, Satellite Chilled Water and Steam Production Facilities, distribution systems, and renewable generation sources such as fuel cells, solar photovoltaic and wind mills.

Under supervision of the Utilities System Manager, this position will be responsible for being the University of Connecticut supply and demand side energy expert by analyzing current energy production and usage, developing the energy supply plan, and ensuring a complete understanding of onsite generation, vendor utility supply, and customer usage profiles. The Cogeneration Facilities Micro-Grid Specialist will be responsible for improving plant control, energy supply and distribution, the tracking and billing of energy production and distribution, conservation of energy and water, and management of energy attributes and sustainability programs. Incumbent will also perform engineering analysis, design, plan, review and inspection for small to medium projects and/or designated segments of larger complex projects in a specific engineering discipline for an assigned functional area. Job requires application of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and methods sufficient to perform a broad range of engineering activities in a variety of work environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business or related field with emphasis on power plant operations or equivalent training and significant plant and building operations experience utilizing automated management systems controls.
2. Eight years of experience in plant operations, plant maintenance, plant system design or a closely related field.
3. Ability to apply professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and methods sufficient to perform a broad range of engineering activities in a variety of work environments.
4. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, operation and repair of power plants and all utilities services and equipment.
5. Knowledge of materials and methods of plant building construction.
6. Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques.
7. Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations.
8. Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering principles and techniques.
9. Considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
11. Ability to plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work.
12. Knowledge of tri-generation plant operations and protocols at an equivalent scale commercial industrial campus.
13. Strong data management and spreadsheet abilities, data historian experience and organizational skills.
14. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing and able to report to work during emergency closures, inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus utilities and operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience providing utility distribution engineering support for conditional maintenance needs.
2. Experience providing capacity analysis and planning, and Utilities Master planning.This includes such systems as steam, condensate, chilled water, sewage, wastewater, reclaim water, electrical and potable water as well as others.
3. Experience managing and minimizing generation/consumption imbalance and ensuring the plants are operated in a manner consistent with vendor supply agreements, interconnection agreements and interconnection operating guidelines.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop policies and systems for buying energy and conduct contract negotiations, review and negotiate energy purchase agreements and make recommendations regarding energy source selection.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation of facilities, micro-grid and buildings.
6. Demonstrated experience in compiling utility budgets and energy conservation measure cost estimates based upon needs.
7. Familiarity with equipment suppliers in order to help facilitate the conducting of the bidding process for equipment upgrades and retrofits.
8. Proven ability to initiate and develop the necessary professional skills appropriate to job assignments. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to inspect and review facilities issues near live electrical equipment, rotating machinery and other mechanical systems. Use of personal protective equipment is required when/where necessary.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Salary will be commensurate with background and experience. This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. For a full description of this position, please visit the Facilities Operations website at http://fo.uconn.edu/employment-opportunities/.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #2020276. Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please identify in your cover letter Search #2020276 and ensure that your application materials demonstrate how you meet the stated minimum qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications you may have. Screening will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2020276)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 24, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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