HVAC and Refrigeration Systems Manager
1 day ago
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a highly skilled HVAC and Refrigeration Engineer Manager to join our team. As a key member of our facilities management team, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our organization's HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute strategies to align our HVAC and refrigeration systems with decarbonization and electrification goals, including the integration of heat pumps.
- Lead and mentor a team of HVAC and refrigeration technicians and engineers to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Stays updated on the latest advancements in HVAC, refrigeration, and heat pump technology and assess their applicability to the organization's needs.
- Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of HVAC and refrigeration projects, ensuring they are aligned with efficiency objectives and delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations related to HVAC, refrigeration systems, and sustainability initiatives.
- Manages the budget for HVAC and refrigeration projects, making informed decisions to optimize resource allocation.
- Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders, including sustainability teams, building managers, and external partners, to drive initiatives related to support efficiency and electrification in HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Utilizes data-driven insights to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and carbon reduction within HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Works with the campus direct digital control (DDC) building automation system (BAS) to track equipment operation and performance, rotates equipment for serviceability, analyzes data to predict potential failures and operates building systems and controls the comfort and energy use within the buildings.
- Assures that the correct preventive maintenance tasks and schedules are programmed into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and executed on time.
- Develops and implements quality training programs to maximize the effectiveness of the maintenance staff.
- Participates in the selection of maintenance staff; meets with and maintains harmonious relationships with building coordinators and university stakeholders.
- Coordinates with Design & Construction Management (DCM) project managers on all construction and renovation projects.
- As needed, plans, organizes, and implements small to medium size projects, including budget management.
- Assures that all warranty data is delivered to the Physical Plant and that the information is entered in the CMMS.
- Performs related duties as assigned or as required to meet department, executive area/division, and University goals and objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, and 3 years of proven experience in HVAC and refrigeration system design, installation, and management of systems 100 tons and larger.
- OR an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering and 5 years of proven experience in HVAC and refrigeration system design, installation, and management of systems 100 tons and larger in a supervisor role.
- OR 7 to 10 years of proven experience in HVAC and refrigeration system design, installation, and management, specifically in industrial chiller systems with a capacity of 400 tons or larger, in a supervisory role.
- Familiarity with heat pump technology and its applications in commercial or institutional settings, including its integration with refrigeration systems.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading HVAC and refrigeration projects.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in HVAC and refrigeration.
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to analyze complex maintenance problems and direct their solution.
- Experience in computerized maintenance management systems, databases, and spreadsheet software.
- Experience in managing service contracts and small to mid-size mechanical projects/retrofits.
- Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to supervise maintenance personnel.
- Must possess and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Certification, as required by state and federal laws.
- Must be experienced with the proper use, handling, recovery, and recycling of R22, R134a, and other common refrigerants.
- Must be able to oversee, supervise, and adhere to appropriate regulations, handling and safety requirements involving the use of refrigerants.
- Knowledge and understanding of cooling tower systems including operation, maintenance, cleaning, and repair.
- Must be familiar with all aspects of water treatment for chillers, cooling towers, district cooling and closed loop systems.
- Ability to read and review construction blueprints for new construction, renovation, and repair of chilled water systems and chiller plants.
- Familiarity with lock out / tag out procedures, isolation of energy, and industrial safety related practices.
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
- Five (5) or more years' 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.
- Experience with large district cooling systems.
- Experience with rigging and lifting of heavy industrial loads.
- Experience with electrical safety and Arc Flash.
- Experience with coordination and scheduling of utility outages, include communicating to workers, managers, and customers.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
This position is essential and requires the ability to work overtime, return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.
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