Power Plant Manager

Salary: $86,438.76 – $95,435.88 Annually

Job Number: NUP-26-45

Department: Facilities Admin.

Opening Date: 09/18/2025

About Holyoke
Community College:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with
state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of
recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college’s
strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.
These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community
College to meet today’s challenges.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the
foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our
future.

The Power Plant Manager is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and oversight of the
community college’s power plant and associated systems, ensuring a safe, reliable, and energy-efficient environment. The Power Plant Manager
assists the Director of Facilities & Engineering in the operation of the power plant and equipment within acceptable environmental
compliance limits. Ensures that the college meets the safety standards as determined by the Department of Higher Education, Department of
Capital Asset Maintenance and Management (DCAMM) and other State entities.

Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:

1. Plant Operations:
   • Operate and monitor boilers, generators, and other power
     plant equipment.
   • Maintain optimal efficiency and safety of the power plant systems.
   • These systems include high pressure
     steam, condensate and associated systems as assigned
   • Conduct regular inspections and document operational data.
   • Ensure the
     generator is properly functioning.
   
   
2. Maintenance and Repairs:
   • Responsible for ordering fuel oil,
     chemicals and supplies for plant and mechanical room systems.
   • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment as
     needed.
   • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or upgrades.
   
   
3. Compliance and
   Safety:
   • Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, including the Department of Labor.
   • Schedules and
     oversees the annual and semi-annual inspections for pressure vessels and additional state and federal requirements. This includes scheduling
     inspections and working with state agencies.
   • Maintain proper records for inspections, certifications, and repairs.
   • Ensure
     compliance with environmental and emissions standards.
   
   
4. Emergency Response:
   • Respond promptly to
     equipment failures
   • Participate in drills and maintain readiness for emergency situations.
   
   
5. Documentation
   and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of daily operations, maintenance activities, and system
     performance.
   • Provide regular reports to supervisors and recommend improvements or
     upgrades.
   
   
6. Supervising:
   • Manages the Utility Plant Operators roles.
   
   
7. Other
   duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Three to five
  years’ experience in steam plant engineering field with a minimum of three years’ experience as an operating engineer.
• Possession
  of a current Massachusetts Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with proven
  ability to lead and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in
  mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with energy management systems and supervision of a three-shift power plant
  operation.

Equivalent Statement:

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the
qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities
of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Full-Time, Benefitted Non-Unit Position:
Compensation: Grade 7, $86,438.76 –
$95,435.88/year.

Working Conditions:

• The position is primarily located within the campus power
  plant, with occasional work in other facilities across the college.
• This role requires on-call availability, including evenings,
  weekends, and holidays.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community
College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and
Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful
  completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry
  Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B
  Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation
in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college
policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment,
retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for
Civil Rights.