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Reporting to the VTES Engineering Manager, the Energy Metering Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day management and support of various operational technology (OT) systems within the Operational Data Warehouse (ODW), focusing on the Aveva PI Soft System and/or similar energy metering dashboards. Collaborating with Shared Services IT and/or OT Software vendors, they will assess system changes and upgrades required for expansion and evaluate potential impacts on OT systems before and after expansion. A key responsibility includes ensuring the integrity of connections to multiple IT & OT systems from which data is collected, exported, and maintained daily.

The Energy Metering Program Manager will also:
• Lead the buildout of an advanced energy & utilities metering program and team
• Provide day-to-day support to assure the OT component of the PI Soft system and/or similar are functional, updated and maintains connectivity to the campus BAS and industrial controls systems that utilize IP, BACNet, Modbus, Hart, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and other protocols.
• Work with internal and external resources to provide support and enhancements to the multiple systems supported by the energy & utilities stakeholders and be well-versed in both IT and OT systems.
• Coordinate software and hardware updates, access control, tree structures, database management and backups with Shared Services IT and/or contracted partners.
• Provide support to campus users of the ODW applications, including updating screens, providing training and other support as needed.
• Enhance the energy metering platform and dashboard, utilizing the database for superior energy data analytics and reporting.
• Identify and address malfunctioning field metering to ensure data integrity through data analytics processes.
• Using all available resources, manage the rectification of metering issues detected promptly. Regularly validates accuracy of meter data.
• Work autonomously and with others to develop energy data reports for a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Use energy metering dashboards/data and building automation systems to support the identification, development and measurement & verification of energy efficiency measures.
• Fulfill all assigned tasks promptly and professionally, maintaining a safe and tidy work environment.
• Ensure completion of all projects to supervisor's satisfaction through consistent follow-up.
• Demonstrate reliability through responsible attendance, punctuality, and meeting deadlines.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by seeking feedback, being responsive to stakeholders, and taking appropriate action as needed.
• Foster positive relationships within the department and community through collaborative and respectful communication, demonstrating restraint, fairness, and firmness.
• Actively listen and strive to understand others' perspectives while effectively conveying ideas.
• Successfully interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels to resolve conflicts and facilitate communication by making suggestions and asking pertinent questions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to department hierarchy guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or a relatable associate degree combined with relevant energy metering industry work experience/training.
• Progressive, demonstrated experience with OT and IT Systems.
• Proven, relevant, energy industry experience, particularly with either: energy metering technology/applications/maintenance, BAS controls, or energy metering dashboarding.
• Training in computer science or computer networking within the following areas: utilities metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical or building automation (particularly metering and building automation).
• Experience with data historians, BAS (DDC) Systems, Computer Networks, SCADA systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Crystal Reports, SQL Databases and ARCGIS.

• Proven Aveva PI Soft and/or other energy metering dashboarding development and management experience
• Knowledge of programming languages such C++, Python, and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of application program interfaces such as Restful API or SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol).
• Extensive knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems preferred.
• BAS and Industrial Control System training and certification.

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Regular

$79,000 - $95,000

September 10, 2024; open until filled

The Energy and Utilities team, consisting of five units with approximately 100 personnel, are responsible for the production, delivery, and management of Virginia Tech's supply-side utilities, as well as the demand-side campus energy consumption for energy efficiency and energy conservation and sustainability.
These units include:
• Mechanical Utilities – The Mechanical Utilities team maintains over 60 miles of distribution infrastructure associated with utilities, including steam tunnels, chilled water loop, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, domestic hot water, potable water, and fire water.
• Office of Energy Management - The Office of Energy Management is responsible for upgrading, retrofitting, and commissioning mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems in university buildings. The team also implements programs to reduce on-site energy consumption and related cost to support the university’s commitment to sustainability. The benefits gained include carbon footprint reduction, improvement of indoor air quality, and conservation of resources.
• Virginia Tech Chilled Water Plants - Two chiller plants comprised of eight chillers with a total capacity of 14 thousand tons produce and distribute chilled water throughout the Blacksburg campus.
• Virginia Tech Electric Service – Four 12.5 kilovolt substations deliver electricity to Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus and 6,500 residential and commercial customers in the Town of Blacksburg, with peak power of 65 megawatts.
• Virginia Tech Power Plant - Consisting of six boilers distributing up to 300 thousand pounds per hour of superheated steam and a turbine generator generating 6.25 megawatts of electricity, the power plant helps provide heat, hot water, and electricity for buildings on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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