Job Details

CUP Manager

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CUP Manager to serve as a supervisor over a plant operations and repair team. The CUP Manager provides the necessary on-site leadership skills to support a team encountering unique operating or repair problems. Tours areas, analyzes reports, and begins developing solutions before the problems escalate. Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance, and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. The CUP Manager shall report directly to the CMM. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing plant operations, supervising maintenance personnel, troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Tours areas, analyzes reports, and begins developing solutions before the problems escalate.
• Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, chillers, boilers, air compressors, heat exchangers, medium and low voltage switch gear, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations.
• Manages or performs preventive maintenance, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs and replaces rotating equipment (pumps, motors and associated units, parts, systems, etc.).
• Manages the addition of or adds chemicals to boilers, cooling towers, chiller, etc.
• The CUP manager shall be able to direct, monitor and oversee contractor staff necessary to execute all operations and maintenance requirements and quality control.
• Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Directs and develops associates to produce professional results and meet specifications.
• Responsible for training associates in equipment operations and safe work practices.
• Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, safety and training programs of the Plant.
• Develop, coordinate and manage work schedules and workflow.
• Works within budgeted guidelines regarding labor costs, supplies and other expense.
• Ensures the facilities under his/her responsibility are safe and complies with all federal, state and local laws.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, technical degree preferred.
• 35 years of progressively responsible experience in Central Utility Plant operations, HVAC systems, or facility plant environments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance personnel or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plant utility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex operational and maintenance issues.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain/maintain NACI/LAC clearance.
• Any applicable state or federal licenses or certifications required by the contract.

Key Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• HVAC and plant system troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance program management
• Budget and resource management
• Regulatory compliance and safety oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements: In an 8-hour day, must be able to sit, stand, bend, use hands for repetitive writing and single grasp motion and to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Must also be able to travel by government or company vehicle to work location or to other destinations as required.