I&C, Programming & Operations Superintendent

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7, IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN TWELVE () MONTHS OF HIRE: $3, WITHIN DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3, -MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Programming, and Operations Superintendent serves as a member of the Chilled Water Systems Management Team and is the subject matter expert for instrumentation, controls, automation, SCADA programming, and system operations across four central campus chiller plants and ten standalone locations serving + buildings. This leadership role oversees daily operations, monitoring, alarming, and optimization of the chilled water system using VTScada/Citect, and supervises I&C technicians, Operators, and Programmers (X FTE direct reports and X indirect reports).

Key responsibilities include supervision, performance management, operations oversight, controls programming and change management, instrumentation calibration and maintenance, water-side/air-side optimization in coordination with plant production and distribution teams, budget planning, regulatory compliance, contractor oversight, and customer service. The Superintendent ensures safe, reliable, and efficient system performance while advancing automation and data integrity to support campus comfort cooling, process cooling, and dehumidification needs.

This position supervises 6 FTE. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from high school or equivalency and four (4) years’ experience in applicable Utility operations/maintenance, including three (3) years of supervisory experience to include formal performance management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience * Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience and training.
* 5-8 years of experience in chilled water systems, HVAC, or industrial plant operations.
* Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and automation programming (PLC, SCADA, BAS).
* Strong leadership and supervisory experience with formal performance management.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
* Commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience * Experience in large-scale campus or district energy systems.
* Familiarity with Citect, VTScada, or similar automation platforms.
* Knowledge of chilled water distribution, pumping systems, thermal energy storage tanks, and free-cooling heat exchangers.
* Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably MAXIMO. Special Physical/Mental Requirements This position is responsible for supporting continuous operation of the chilled water system (/7- days including nights, weekends, and holidays). The position is Severe Weather Essential and Communicable Disease/Public Health Emergency Duty Mandatory; the employee must report to work during adverse weather, other university emergencies, and public health emergencies.
Environmental conditions vary from climate-controlled spaces to dusty, hot, humid, and cold environments, including mechanical rooms, chiller plants, cooling towers, control rooms, server rooms, and rooftops. This position may be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments chilled water/steam tunnels and manholes) with temperatures that can exceed F, using appropriate PPE per established procedures.
* Evening and night work occasionally; weekend work occasionally.
* Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions; respirator use as required.
* Valid NC Driver’s License.
* Ability to use ladders/stairs, lift/move + pounds, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, work on knees or with hands overhead for extended periods.
* Ability to estimate the amount and value of needed repairs and to requisition items not in stock and/or bid as necessary. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities