Facilities Operations Superintendent
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN
TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE &
$3,750 12- MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . The Operations Superintendent
holds a critical leadership role focused on the safe, efficient,
and reliable operation of the facility. The position bridges
technical operations, personnel management, regulatory compliance,
budgeting, and strategic planning. The Operations Superintendent
serves as a member of the Cogeneration Systems Management Team and
is a subject matter expert for power plant operations. As such,
this leadership position’s primary purpose is the operational
oversight, manpower and budget planning, goal setting both short
and long-term, and regulatory compliance for the generation of
steam, which is used for heating, humidification, domestic hot
water, sterilization and making distilled water. This leadership
position is responsible for guiding the Operations Group which
consists of 37 FTE made up of four teams with direct supervision of
the four FTE (Shift Supervisors) guiding each team. The Operations
Group works 24/7-365 days/year on a rotational schedule, to include
nights, weekends and holidays to support Cogeneration Systems,
which includes the Cameron Avenue Cogeneration Plant, Manning Drive
Steam Plant and Landfill Gas System. Specific duties of this
position include, but are not limited to: ensuring adequate
staffing levels, administering the performance management program,
working with human resources to ensure success of the Community
College Recruitment Program, preparing monthly, quarterly and
annual operational reports, develop and review operational
guidelines and procedures, coordinate bi-annual outage plans with
maintenance and instruments & controls groups to ensure safe and
reliable supply of steam and electricity to the UNC Campus and
Hospitals, as well as, working across Energy Services with other
work groups within the department. Required Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience 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.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of cogeneration/power plant
operations: boilers, turbines, steam generation, steam
distribution, and auxiliary equipment. Working knowledge of control
systems ( DCS , SCADA ), instrumentation & controls, safety systems
and ability to understand high-pressure steam systems. Working
knowledge with steam turbine generators, coal/gas/oil-fired CFB
boilers, gas/oil-fired package boilers, and/or a 1 MW generator and
flare skid. Working knowledge of the methods, principles, practices
and techniques used in operating a cogeneration and/or steam plant.
Ability to prepare and maintain routine records and/or reports and
present finding when requested. Ability to manage budget, purchase
requisitions, and/or contractor oversight. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience In addition to an
office environment and required computer work, this position will
work in varying environmental conditions for various lengths of
time depending on the operational requirements (for example air
conditioning and heat to dusty, hot, humid and cold). This position
may be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments
with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures.
Preferred candidate will have extensive power plant operations
experience in a cogeneration and/or steam facility(s).
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount , Facilities Operations Superintendent, Energy / Utilities , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
