Administrative Chief Engineer

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Administrative Chief Engineer

899044

Plant Operations

Full-Time

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Engineering Construction & Central Utilities, the Administrative Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Central Power Plant. This includes high pressure boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, steam and chill water distribution systems and all associated campus auxiliary equipment. This position requires 24 hour on call emergency response.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees a unionized staff consisting of watch engineers and power plant mechanics.
• Maintains power plant compliance requirements for E.P.A./NYSDEC Title V permit including record keeping, reports, and inspections as required by government regulatory agencies.
• Supervises all aspects of the maintenance, repair, and operation of campus building management systems, and provides oversight of the campus wide water treatment system.
• Manages outside contractors performing work on various capital projects related to Central Power Plant and building automated controls.
• The position requires the ability to write bid specifications and requests for proposals, and evaluate submittals related to Central Power Plant equipment and controls service and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Stationary engineer’s license.
• Universal EPA CFC certification.

• A refrigeration license preferred.
• Working knowledge of the following control systems is highly desirable: Siemens energy management system, Insight, Appogee, Delta, Automated Logic, and Trane Summit.

Open Until Filled

11/21/2023

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

$120,000 - $135,000