Manager of HVAC Operation and Automation

College: DCC

Department: Business and Administrative Affairs

Sub department: Facilities

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Works closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Planning on renovation projects. Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures, repair and preventive maintenance record keeping of HVAC systems and all other facility related duties. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. Manages the financial activities of the department including budget preparation, management of ongoing projects. Manages and leads the Plant Operations staff.• Proficient in optimizing existing HVAC control systems, developing and maintaining HVAC BACnet server and have knowledge.
Oversees complex central utility plants (CUP) or cogeneration facilities that handle heating (steam or high-temperature hot water), cooling (chilled water systems), and electrical power generation/distribution.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or minimum of Ten (10) years full-time work experience in operational management in a power plant environment.

Required Experience: Ten(10) years of management experience in a power plant environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Required Licenses or Certifications: 1st Class Engineers License

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering-Mechanical, Marine, Facilities, EIT or Licensed Professional Engineer

Preferred Experience: Fifteen(15) years of management experience in a power plant environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.