The University of Michigan Ann Arbor Central Power Plant is seeking an
ambitious, energetic and highly motivated individual to join its management
team as a Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate should have: a high
regard for personal accountability and understand the critical importance of
Commitment to Excellence; demonstrate and promote a positive work ethic.; be
well organized, detail oriented, able to render sound decisions; promote a
team spirited work environment and possess strong interpersonal skills and
have the ability to effectively interact with various levels of management,
union personnel, and contracted vendors. This position offers career
advancement to superintendant and manager positions.
The Central Power Plant is a 48.5 MW combined cycle cogeneration steam plant
providing thermal and electrical energy to the Central and Medical Campuses of
the University of Michigan. Further information of the Central Power Plant can
be found on the Internet at:
http://www.plantops.umich.edu/utilities/Utilities/CentralPowerPlant/
Responsibilities:
Will provide safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, efficient, and
economical repair of equipment and the periodic maintenance program through
proper planning and utilization of all available resources for the generation
of electricity and/or steam. Oversee and supervise the planned mechanical and
electrical maintenance and repair functions of all equipment including
boilers, motors, pumps, steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, auxiliaries,
as well as supervise asbestos abatement, house cleaning and glove bag
projects. Manage, coordinate, and expedite the planning, procurement, and flow
of materials and supplies for maintenance work. Handle multiple assignments
and render sound business decisions. Ensure employees perform work in a safe,
environmentally compliant, and productive manner. Ensure that work permits are
obtained and make sure that work is performed safely and within procedural
compliance. Review routine maintenance requirements to determine what
improvement measures are needed for effective and reliable operations. Develop
personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing,
motivating, counseling, and utilizing appropriate training. Monitor the O&M
(operations and maintenance) annual budget and tracking monthly. Submit
annually the proposed maintenance budget.
