Position Overview

Position Title

HVAC Manager/Chief Engineer

Department

332000 - Repairs Maintenance

Position Type

Regular

Position Classification

Full-Time, 12 months

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?

If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number

S0758P

Position Summary

The HVAC Manager/Chief Engineer oversees the Campus HVAC and mechanical systems. Responsible for the physical plant facilities operation. Responsible for managing the campus HVAC assets. Responsible for daily oversight and scheduling of multiple shift engineers and mechanical maintenance staff. Perform maintenance, repair, improvements in accordance with established policies, procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, trade practices and as necessary to maintain a functional facility; maintains appropriate records/documentation. Oversees and coordinates HAZMAT activities. This is an “essential staff” position and subject to being on-call and on rotation.

Essential Duties

Coordinate and troubleshoot the campus HVAC systems to include a proactive preventive maintenance program that significantly reduces operational and maintenance costs annually.

Daily supervision of the mechanical and boiler engineers. Ensures completion of monthly inspections of all remote mechanical spaces throughout the campus.

Ensures all work performed in the safest possible manner. Promotes and utilizes all available and necessary Personal Protective Equipment. Proactively requests additional safety equipment as needed to continue working in the safest possible manner. Observes all safety regulations and policies.

Represents the Department of Facilities Management to the University Community. As such, employee must be cordial, respectful, helpful, and cooperative in attitude and manner to the community and to other staff members and Facilities Managers.

Employee will adhere to uniform and grooming requirements.

Performs mechanical, electrical, control, maintenance, repair, improvement to facilities and operational tasks using instrumentation, equipment, tools of the trade.

Troubleshoot, supervise, and/or make repairs gas and fuel pressure lines, boilers, and refrigeration systems, chillers, air handlers, pumps, valves, compressors, motors, controllers, reducing station, heaters, heat exchangers and generators (diesel/gas). As part of maintenance and operations work be able to order parts and equipment as necessary from vendors.

Supervise / make repairs to boiler work such as tube, header and brickwork, casing work and flue work.

Install and work on Boiler heating system equipment (pumps, steam traps, steam regulators, valves, packing, Seals, etc.), as required.

Silver solder pipe in size up to 4”. Brazing required.

Supervise safe operations and maintenance utilizing all equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS) so that the most efficient energy consumption and management can be utilized. This includes generation for peak shaving and best use of resources for the most economical electrical and heating energy utilization including Thermal Storage.

Analyze and adjust boiler and chiller operation to daily load conditions.

Operate and Troubleshoot Building Management System (BMS) program and components. Change/update program. Proven experience with Siemen’s Systems.

Operating, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic control systems.

Responsible for inventory control on parts and supplies as well as submitting purchase orders for needed parts and materials.

Develop scope of work for equipment replacement in Request for Proposals.

Perform and evaluate water analysis tests and the proper treatment of boiler, chiller and closed loop water systems. Supervise and maintain records on Boiler Water and Feed Water (BW/FW) treatment, fuel oil, gas, BW/FW chemical consumption, water consumption, steam production and hot water loop temperatures

Works with peers, other trade contracted services, and other departmental personnel.

Responds to physical plant/facilities emergencies.

Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.

Ensures[DS2] that accurate and reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant. Including completing regulatory documents concerning environmental and safety issues.

Assign and distribute Work Orders to shift engineers and HVAC technicians using online work order system (TMA). Will inspect for completeness and close out of work orders in online work order system (TMA)

Participate in the planning, proposal and scheduling process of maintenance requests.

Create accurate project specifications, including reading of detailed drawings for all systems.

Attend meetings with the Office of Facilities Management staff.

Work closely with Facilities Management and affected departments in coordinating work activities.

Assist in preparing estimates for capital improvements to the Power House and related campus wide HVAC equipment.

Assist in the investigation of an employee accident[CM3] .

Due to the unlimited access normally required by maintenance personnel, employees will respect the sensitive nature of key(s) and report missing keys immediately[CM4] .

. Schedule and monitor regulatory inspections and data gathering that assures compliance reports to regulatory agencies are efficient.

Secondary Responsibilities

# of Direct Reports

Required Qualifications

Class “A” License for operating a high-pressure vessel in the state of Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia or able to pass exam within 45 days of employment.
High school, G.E.D. or trade school diploma.
Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program or documented equivalent.
Eight (8) years industrial/institutional documented experience of which 2 years minimum spent as a supervisor in the same endeavor.
Must be knowledgeable of, able to use/maintain tools, equipment, and instrumentation of the trade.
Skilled in the generation of high-pressure steam and operation and maintenance of associated equipment.
Skilled and trained in mechanical or electrical repair.
Experience operating Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
Proven experience with Siemen’s Systems (BMS).
Experience maintaining and operating pneumatic controls.
Excellent record documentation and organization skills.
Coursework or Certificate in controls operation required.
Ability to work in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software and Work Order Systems.
Aptitude to work with others as part of a team.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University

Preferred Qualifications

Universal EPA license preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Ability to move around campus on daily basis.
Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, running at times, climbing, lifting (125lbs.), working at heights.
Good vision.
Working conditions that may require some exposure to a dusty environment, heavy odors, and hazardous materials.
Working in confined spaces.
At times, may be required to work additional hours to support functionality of Power Plant
At times, may be required to support on-call rotation basis.
Facilities Management Department employees are responsible for Essential Services and are required to fulfill their duties during Reduced Operations; such as, classes cancelled and/or the University is closed. Please refer to the My LaSalle Portal for details.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We welcome candidates from underrepresented groups and/or with expertise in and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.

Posting Information

Application Open Date

02/23/2024

Application Close Date

Application Open To

Internal and External Applicants

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