Steam Plant Manager

Who is CenTrio?

CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities. It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.

Job Summary

The Steam Plant Manager will be a key member of the Seattle team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This position is responsible for all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the steam plant. The Steam Plant Manager will maintain adequate staffing, tools, equipment, and spare parts to support continuous operations, while providing effective leadership and strategic planning to achieve business and performance objectives.

A successful candidate for this position is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork, is process-oriented with a high sense of ownership, possesses a keen intellectual curiosity, and has a solid foundation in plant management.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides first line management and supervision for all plant supervisory and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic plans, programming, and steam plant production strategies, to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of steam to customers.
• Plan and organize all facets of the day-to-day operations to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and company policies and operating procedures.
• Ensures that operation and maintenance activities generally conform to fiscal, budgetary, planning objectives and assist with the development of budgets and/or capital planning.
• Supervise plant personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Manage and oversee the operation, maintenance and repairs of associated infrastructure systems, such as water supply, natural gas, electrical, steam and condensate.
• Assist in the creation of short and long-term operating plans that include projections for fuel, electricity, and water use, maintenance plans, and capital plans.
• Analyzes department operations, implements and executes optimized economic operating plans, and makes recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental programs, to include training and reporting, to ensure departmental compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for the management of outside vendors and contractors
• Participates in the development of objectives and policies designed to maximize efficiency and economy in the operation of equipment and production services.
• Oversee the implementation of major and minor renovation, renewal, and capital projects.
• May serve on various company planning and policy making committees.
• Partner with HR to ensure that the CBA is followed.
• May be required to travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by private automobile, commercial airlines, and other public transportation.
• Will be required to effectively interface with regulatory, business and customer representatives consistent with CenTrio corporate objectives.
• May be required to operate company equipment (e.g. forklift)
• May be required to perform other duties and projects as directed.

Professional Experience & Knowledge:

• Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred
• Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred
• Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Experienced with project planning
• Knowledge of utility business practices, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge of staff hiring procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical, and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Ability to analyze expenditures for compliance with budget provisions
• Ability to manage and supervise renovation, renewal, and capital projects

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• City of Seattle Steam Engineer's license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, with reference to work orders, preventive maintenance, inventory control, and equipment history.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in tight spaces and elevated positions: twisting, turning, bending, and holding arms at / above the head are all common movements; able to lift up to 100lbs;
• Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colors
• Must be able to maintain standard threshold of hearing to safely perform job duties
• Must have good eyesight, hearing and manual dexterity
• Wear all types of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, all types of hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, wear fall-protection, half-face and full-face respirators

Why Join CenTrio?

CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.

• Medical Benefits first day of hire
• Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits
• Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits
• Company paid High-Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
• 401k plan with 5% match
• Training Opportunities and career progression
• Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience
• Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence
• Remote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
• Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Only authorized employees are permitted to use company vehicles, this includes Industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.) and electric vehicles/golf carts. To be an authorized employee, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a current valid Washington Drivers' license and demonstrate a clean driving record. The driver must be on an approved list for company insurance purposes. Your driving record will be screened as part of the pre-employment process and annually in December.
• All certifications/licences must be up to date
• CenTrio strives to create a culture of health and wellness. As of December 1, 2021, and consistent with applicable state law, CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. (WASHINGTON, COLORDAO, MICHIGAN, and TEXAS)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

CenTrio maintains a steadfast commitment to a proactive safety culture, with HSE being a collective responsibility throughout the organization. Your HSE accountability also encompasses:

• Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures
• Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested
• Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor
• Adhere to various PPE requirements of the position which may include hearing protection, eye protection, hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, fall-protection, respirators (half-face and full-face)