Central Utility Plant Manager - Baylor University - TDIndustries
Waco, TX
About the Job
Our BEC (Baylor Energy Complex) Manager, provides leadership and guidance to direct reports. Ensures the optimal utilization of the organization's facilities for a project. Ensures proper functioning of facilities through ongoing inspection and maintenance. MUST HAVE current experience on Central Plant opperation and Maintenance as well as a deep understanding of Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, HVAC Controls and Electrical Maintenance. Candidates without this experience will not be contacted.
Company Overview:Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.
Our employees, whom we call “Partners” are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.
Essential Duties:- Manages, coaches, and develops direct reports to achieve performance goals and company objectives. Monitors the performance of assigned area staff including any permanent subcontractors. Maintains discipline of assigned Partners according to company policy. Conducts timely, complete and meaningful performance management conversations.
- Serves as a leader and primary technical resource in area of expertise. Acts as the point of contact for customers on site.
- Plans and oversees the delivery of service to customers, both with actual hands-on work, and as a trainer for direct reports, client’s staff and other contractors to assure delivery of defined services. Responds to facility service work orders from building occupants. Monitors, checks and evaluates the completion of major repairs and in-depth planned maintenance. Ensures all shifts are covered and performs operational duties as required to assure contract compliance.
- Responds to emergency calls, working with police, fire and emergency service crews to protect company property and employees.
- Keeps records of safety, health and environmental issues each working day. Ensures the work crew follows all company and customer safety practices and fully utilizes assigned Personal Protective Equipment each work day. Reports and investigates near misses and incident/accidents on the project site.
- Performs a monthly quality and safety walk-through of the entire site with a customer direct report or as needed. Works with the designated Site Safety Technician to initiate safety topics and ensure bi-weekly safety meetings are conducted and that the required attendance sheets are completed and on file. Performs a minimum of two safety observations a month.
- Reads and provides interpretations to all compliance requirements, blueprints, schematics, O&M manuals and specifications to ensure standardization of work.
- Acts on opportunities for improving customer systems.
- High School or GED is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or related field is preferred.
- 7+ years Proven management experience with large building projects in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing environment.
- Proven experience as Facilities Sr. Manager or relevant position.
- Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Good analytical/critical thinking.
TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled