Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard’s energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center. E&F also provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial, to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services. Within E&F, Engineering & Utilities (E&U) operates and manages energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center, and provides engineering and technical services.
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of the University’s thermal energy distribution systems (steam, hot water, and chilled water) as well as two central chilled water production plants. This includes all aspects of plant operations (physical assets, production, personnel, etc.), maintenance, safety, performance, contracting, and environmental compliance. This position also participates in initiatives to strengthen institutional collaboration and efficiency, provides support for special projects and strategic planning, and participates in developing strategies and policies.