Steam Plant Manager

Overview

Manage safe, efficient operation & maintenance of Seattle steam plant, overseeing staff and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• plant operations
• maintenance
• capital projects
• safety compliance
• budget planning
• vendor management

Tasks

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. -Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and company policies and operating procedures. -Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor -Ensures that operation and maintenance activities generally conform to fiscal, budgetary, planning objectives and assist with the development of budgets and/or capital planning. -Participates in the development of objectives and policies designed to maximize efficiency and economy in the operation of equipment and production services. -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. -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 -Plan and organize all facets of the day-to-day operations to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives. -Oversee the implementation of major and minor renovation, renewal, and capital projects. -Partner with HR to ensure that the CBA is followed. -May be required to operate company equipment (e.g. forklift) -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 -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. -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 -Manage and oversee the operation, maintenance and repairs of associated infrastructure systems, such as water supply, natural gas, electrical, steam and condensate. -Will be required to effectively interface with regulatory, business and customer representatives consistent with CenTrio corporate objectives. -Analyzes department operations, implements and executes optimized economic operating plans, and makes recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate. -May serve on various company planning and policy making committees. -Responsible for the management of outside vendors and contractors -Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free -Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental programs, to include training and reporting, to ensure departmental compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations. -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.

Requirements

• steam license
• bachelor’s
• cmms
• project planning
• budgeting
• supervisory

What You Bring

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. -Knowledge of staff hiring procedures -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) -Ability to foster a cooperative work environment -Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. -Must have good eyesight, hearing and manual dexterity -Experienced with project planning -Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred -City of Seattle Steam Engineer’s license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one year of hire. -Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, with reference to work orders, preventive maintenance, inventory control, and equipment history. -May be required to travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by private automobile, commercial airlines, and other public transportation. -Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning. -Knowledge of utility business practices, methods, and procedures -Employee development and performance management skills. -Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. -Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures -Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colors -Ability to manage and supervise renovation, renewal, and capital projects -Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. -Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred -Bachelor’s degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant -Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge -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) -Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical, and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures -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 maintain standard threshold of hearing to safely perform job duties -Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations -Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. -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 -Ability to analyze expenditures for compliance with budget provisions

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Benefits

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

About Centrio

-Founded from North America’s largest district energy portfolio, evolved into a powerhouse in campus utility and district energy systems. -Privately backed and financially robust, structures investment-grade financing to own, operate and modernize energy infrastructure. -Footprint spans major U.S. cities—Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle and more—powering universities, hospitals, commercial blocks, and data centers. -A signature project: Houston’s “ice battery” network shifts cooling to off‑peak hours and unlocks valuable real estate. -In Denver, harnesses wastewater for district energy at the National Western Center, blending innovation with sustainability. -Long-term concessions include 30-year deals at LSU and 40-year partnerships at Syracuse University, demonstrating commitment to enduring impact. -Builds resilient systems—thermal storage, ice batteries, river-water cooling—tailored to each locale’s infrastructure needs. -From new developments to P3 partnerships, streamlines complex energy operations for affordable, reliable and sustainable utility delivery.

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