Power Plant Chief Engineer   Employer: Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) Job Location: Faribault , MN Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: Job Description: This position supervises employees engaged in the plant operations of steam production/distribution; plant maintenance/engineering; refrigeration; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and water treatment. This includes interviewing and selecting employees; assigning job responsibilities and tasks; reviewing employee performance; recommending disciplinary action; determining employee training needs and arranging for training; and reviewing employee time and leave. This position reviews and prioritizes work requests; projects and controls operational expenses; and recommends procedural and equipment changes to ensure the most efficient operation of the mechanical and physical systems. Supervises the installation, repair and troubleshooting of steam, refrigeration, HVAC, water, mechanical equipment/systems and electrical back up generators. Reviews completion of work to ensure construction codes, environmental regulations, and safety and health standards are met. Assists in preparing HVAC specifications for construction and remodeling projects. May oversee contractors in the installation of mechanical systems. This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate State of Minnesota licensure so that the Minnesota Correctional Facility is supplied with sufficient steam generation to support all utilities. Minimum Qualifications: Current boiler license in the State of Minnesota as a Chief B Engineer or higher. Ability to provide effective supervision to licensed and unlicensed employees. Current knowledge of State of Minnesota construction codes related to boiler operations. Knowledge of Health, Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental codes related to plant operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in operating, maintaining and repairing steam production and distribution equipment/systems. Knowledge of a variety of heating systems, including high or low pressure steam, hot water and forced air systems. Knowledge of HVAC controls. Knowledge of automated building/energy management systems. Knowledge of safety standards and the ability to establish and maintain accident prevention practices. Skills in performing and overseeing the general repair of mechanical equipment, including fabrication and welding skills. Computer and typing skills sufficient to enter accurate information into a work order system. Skills in verbal and written communications sufficient to clearly communicate work assignments to staff; provide input on work performance; and report on completed work. Interpersonal/human relations skills sufficient to provide effective supervision. Ability to prepare plans and specifications, including estimating labor and material costs, for construction and repair projects. Ability to handle and control emergencies within the Physical Plant, such as sewage backups, steam and water leaks, heating system failures, power outages, sprinkler system discharges, snow emergencies, etc. Obtain to obtain licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Wastewater Operator Class D within the first six months of hire date. Valid driver's license in order to pick up and deliver parts. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in supervising or providing lead work direction to other employees, preferably experience in supervising or leading licensed and unlicensed trades employees. Experience working in a Minnesota Correctional Facility or other correctional or secured environment. Company Description: The commissioner of corrections, as the chief administrative officer of the department, is responsible for operation of adult and juvenile state correctional facilities; provision of probation, supervised release, and parole services; administration of the state Community Corrections Act; and provision of assistance and guidance on a statewide basis in the management of criminal justice programs and facilities. Responsibilities of the commissioner of corrections in Minnesota are much broader than is typical of most other states. For example, Minnesota is one of fewer than a dozen states where the commissioner is responsible for both adult and juvenile facilities. The commissioner is responsible for determinations regarding the parole of first-degree murderers; in most states, this function is the responsibility of a separate parole board. The provision of probation and parole services is also a function of a separate agency in many states. The Minnesota Department of Corrections was created in 1959 to consolidate state correctional functions into one agency. A service and regulatory agency, the department has a broad scope of activities and responsibilities. The department currently operates ten correctional facilities including eight for adults and two for juveniles. For adult offenders, a five-level classification system reflects the necessary level of control for offenders classified in each designation. Adult prison populations total nearly 9,200 inmates; juvenile residents number around 175. Department agents supervise about 20,000 adult and juvenile offenders on probation, supervised release, and parole. Through the state Community Corrections Act, the department also administers subsidy funds to units of local government for corrections programs.