District Cooling Supervisor

Energy Management

Powering Mizzou’s Future

At MU Energy Management, we don’t just keep the lights on – we power the future. Our team is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering essential utility services across the University of Missouri campus. At the heart of our operations is the cutting-edge Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), which generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize more than 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare facilities.

Our impact extends far beyond energy generation. With more than 100 miles of underground utility distribution systems beneath the campus, Utility Distribution provides cost-effective, reliable, and resilient services that power the University’s academic and research excellence.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and resiliency, join a team that keeps Mizzou running – and thriving.

Position: District Cooling Supervisor

Nature and Level of Work:

• Daily supervision and scheduling of personnel in the Chilled Water Production unit, including chiller technicians, mechanical maintenance crew and cooling tower technicians.
• Utilize existing work order system to prioritize and track work, create preventative maintenance tasks for equipment, and maintain inventory of critical equipment components.
• Manage tools and equipment resources required to accomplish work, including procurement and rentals as needed.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance, repair and modification of facilities and equipment. Ensure reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment for Chilled Water production.
• Able to utilize computer, phone and tablet applications required for operations.
• Possess conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures used in Chilled Water distribution systems and apply this knowledge to complete routine to complex assignments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot performance of large industrial chiller equipment including steam absorption, steam turbine, electric centrifugal and screw chillers and their refrigeration, cooling water, condenser and auxiliary equipment systems.
• Research and analyze information and utilize standard practices to make informed judgements and recommendations on performance and enhancements to efficiency and redundancy.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines, noting when obstacles may impact outcomes.
• Participate in new project review sessions and provide start-up and commissioning assistance for new equipment.
• May work overtime and standby as necessary.

7:00 AM -3:30 PM / M-F

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Five or more years of experience directly related to the operation, maintenance trouble shooting and repair of steam driven, steam absorption, electric centrifugal and screw chillers, larger than 400 tons.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with large district cooling systems.
• Experience with rigging and lifting heavy industrial loads.
• Experience with electrical safety and ARC flash.
• Familiarity with lock out – tag out procedures, isolation of energy, and industry safety related practices.
• Experience with coordination and scheduling of utility outage, including communicating with workers, managers and customers.
• A valid driver’s license which will allow the legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri is required.
  

Salary Range: $34 - $42/ hour

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Senior CSM Associate

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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