Sr. Manager, Steam Systems

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Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations

The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations – Central (H) administers leadership for various projects, programs, and assigned departments. More specifically, the incumbent oversees maintenance mechanics, contractors, and other service personnel to ensure the high-quality conditions of assigned facilities.

• Coordinates work orders, preventative maintenance, and renovation projects for assigned areas.

• Provides estimates and budgets for project work, maintenance contracts, reimbursable work requests and facility events.

• Ensures proper training of staff and prepares performance reports.

• Orchestrates activities needed to prepare facilities in the event of a hurricane or other disaster and plays a major role in restoration projects.  

• Serves as single point of contact for all projects in progress and projects completed in assigned area.

• Oversees that proper certifications are obtained for construction and repairs.

• Escalates disputes to appropriate managing staff and contacts appropriate parties with status updates and resolutions of issues.

• Makes sure that work orders are properly entered, serviced, and closed out. 9. May oversee and ensure continuous compliance with regulations, procedures, and documentation.

• Inspects equipment regularly and detects and corrects any issues.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.  Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions

• Responsible for the monitoring of all steam and reheat systems to assure systems are operating correctly and efficiently.

• Manage and prioritize maintenance and repair needs and work with vendors to coordinate maintenance and repair when outsourcing is necessary.

• Supervise, coordinate, and monitor UHealth/Miller School of Medicine’s (MSOM) facilities and central steam plant activities;

• Maintains equipment and perform related duties to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the UHealth/MSOM steam plants, steam distribution system and auxiliary and support system.

• Provide personnel safety program leadership and ensure all direct reports adherence to UHealth/MSOM policies, procedures and required training related to workplace safety.

• Ensure all operations comply with UHealth/MSOM policies and procedures and environmental and safety regulations. 

• Ensure proper documentation of operations activities in log and/or incident reports. 

• Coordinate with service providers to prepare and submit reports required by regulatory agencies.

• Analyze plants’ operational data and reconfigure operating units as necessary to provide reliable, efficient service.

• Investigate abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine root cause; make adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed.

• Organize and maintain an inventory of parts, tools, equipment and supplies.

• Manage the buildings & steam systems operations and maintenance program of the assigned trades and identify those areas needing improvement or further development.

• Ensure all facilities equipment is properly operated and maintained as well as track all labor and material in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Keep track of the Kronos time reporting records and is responsible to approve payroll time recording on the scheduled day and time of personnel assigned to the position.

• Administers and maintains the Facilities Maintenance Program (TMA) and all preventive maintenance procedures throughout his/her area of responsibility.

• Communicate with Directors about emerging maintenance issues in a timely fashion.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

• Boiler operator certification, Journeyman HVAC License, or Master HVAC License preferred

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Experience in: managing preventative maintenance needs and programs; with budget preparation and monitoring procedures, report writing, and record keeping; plumbers and steamfitters preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Thorough knowledge of central steam plant engineering and operations, as well as understanding of maintenance and repair procedures

• An understanding of the operation and maintenance of plant equipment, including the importance of ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficiency

• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control, safety, and environmental standards

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control

• Proficiency in the use of computers and related software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling and budget software

• Knowledge of inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting steam plant equipment

• Knowledge of pressure testing on piping and pressure vessels

• Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and building codes

• Demonstrated ability to: communicate/interact effectively orally and in writing; interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; foster a cooperative work environment

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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