The Senior HVAC Supervisor is responsible for leading the strategic operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HVAC systems across all facilities within a water utility plant. This includes overseeing HVAC infrastructure supporting treatment processes, labs, control centers, and administrative areas. The role requires high-level technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to align HVAC operations with plant reliability, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency goals.
Lead and supervise all HVAC maintenance activities and staff, ensuring safe and efficient system performance.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all HVAC equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, ductwork, fans, and filtration systems.
Monitor and optimize HVAC system performance using Building Automation Systems (BAS), SCADA integrations, and condition-based maintenance tools.
Ensure HVAC systems support required environmental conditions in critical areas such as SCADA control rooms, laboratories, pump stations, and electrical facilities.
Manage HVAC upgrades, retrofits, and new system commissioning in collaboration with engineering, construction, and capital project teams.
Enforce compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), air quality standards (ASHRAE), and environmental codes (EPA, local regulations).
Develop and maintain HVAC system documentation including SOPs, maintenance logs, energy reports, and asset condition assessments.
Train and mentor junior and mid-level HVAC technicians; oversee technical performance reviews.
Develop budgets for HVAC operations, repairs, and capital improvements; manage vendor contracts and service agreements.
Identify opportunities for energy conservation and system optimization and implement efficiency improvements.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on emergency preparedness, system reliability strategies, and plant-wide asset management.
Strategic HVAC System Oversight
Long-term planning, reliability engineering, and system life-cycle management for HVAC systems in a mission-critical utility environment.
Building Automation & Energy Optimization
Advanced use of BAS and SCADA to monitor, analyze, and improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
Ensuring all HVAC operations meet standards for air quality, temperature control, and emissions under state, federal, and local guidelines.
Workforce Leadership & Technical Training
Leading the HVAC workforce, supporting continuous improvement, safety culture, and technical skill advancement.
Critical Systems Reliability
Supporting uninterrupted climate control in areas crucial to water treatment reliability, including electrical switchgear rooms, control rooms, and chemical storage.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
8–12 years of experience in industrial/commercial HVAC systems, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or senior technical leadership role.
Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems, thermodynamics, air distribution, BAS controls, and energy management.
Experience working with utilities, water/wastewater treatment facilities, or other mission-critical industrial environments.
Professional certifications such as:
EPA 608 Universal Certification (required)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED AP (preferred)
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
Proficiency with HVAC design standards (ASHRAE), maintenance best practices, and CMMS software.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.