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Summary: The Assistant Director Energy and Utilities is the principal individual responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of campus energy and sustainability programs and serves as the campus's primary point of contact for energy, waste, and water conservation. This individual oversees and analyzes all energy use on campus, ensuring all energy systems operate at optimal efficiency. The Assistant Director Energy and Utilities leads campus energy conservation programs to advance sustainability in support of the university's strategic master plan and develops strategies to help embed principles of sustainability in the areas of energy management and conservation. The Assistant Director Energy and Utilities will be the key player in promoting CMU's energy goals.

The Assistant Director Energy and Utilities performs benchmarking and retro-commissioning of existing buildings; maintains campus building automation systems and/or direct digital controls and associated virtual servers; works with IT personnel to troubleshoot server and network issues and provides hardware and software updates as needed; works with facilities to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures and demand-side management strategies in all campus buildings and facilities; conducts energy assessments and site investigations; interprets engineering documents and drafts technical reports; provides technical support for project design and implementation to optimize operations and energy use of systems and equipment to achieve energy savings and optimal equipment operation

We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT Provide technical expertise in the identification of operational performance improvements and implementation strategies through the development of university energy efficiency measures and program strategies. Assists in the development of energy management standards and guidelines for operations, design, and construction to drive future efficiency through written policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements/continuous commissioning in existing facilities through the process of auditing, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking, implementation, measurement, and verification (M&V) to identify projects that result in energy savings, while avoiding future capital renewal expenses. Manage university's utility tracking and billing tool to identify trends, abnormal operating characteristics, and develops corrective actions. Produce annual university energy reports including benchmarking building and university performance against national and peer standards (AASHE). Measure and documents all achievements and writes or participates in the development of communication materials. ESTAR Portfolio Manager data entry and maintenance per state statute

OPERATIONS Evaluate systems for effective energy usage and conservation; adjust, repair, replace as needed. Modify existing systems and programs to create an optimum system of operation. Perform database uploads and downloads to provide direct digital controllers with current programs. Perform emergency corrections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation. Review, modify, and implement programming changes to building automation system to ensure efficient and effective system operations and conformance with standards and guidelines. Reconcile the University's utility accounts and process payments monthly. Manage utility accounts for new and removed properties, provide ad hoc utility reporting as requested, and manage re tal utility billing accounts receivable Dispatch trouble calls to appropriate personnel to respond to customer needs. Perform backup and restoration of critical system files and maintenance archives. Plan and manage building utility metering programs, from identifying metering needs, coordinating installation of new meters, and ultimately monitoring, collecting and trending meter data for analysis. Monitor federal, state, and local utilities incentive for program efficacy.Provide technical guidance and assistance for student related energy conservation and sustainability projects. Respond promptly, by phone or in person, to emergency situations.

SUPERVISION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT Supervise 6 full time employees and numerous student employees. Support training of maintenance personnel on initiatives implemented in their buildings / areas of responsibility. Ensure policies and directions are interpreted, communicated, and implemented into daily activities within the unit. Ensure employee compliance with university established standards or procedures, practices, and/or policies. Develop short-term and long term goals with appropriate and timely improvement plans for direct reports. Conduct performance evaluations. Review and approve requests for vacation, sick leave, and other excused periods away from work for assigned staff. Promote and encourage an attitude of exemplary customer service and high integrity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Regular and reliable attendance is required. Working knowledge of the principals of administrative, personnel, and fiscal management. Fluency with the use of standard office equipment (computers, copiers,