Operations Shift Supervisor

Job description

Operations Shift Supervisor

**Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States**




Facilities

Post Date Sep 29, 2025

Requisition # 107379



_This position is for a fixed term that is expected to end 24 months after the date of hire._

**Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:**
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus.

LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible.

Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a LEGACY.

**Department Introduction:**
Energy Operations (EO) is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Stanford’s Central Energy Facility (CEF) and campus distribution systems, as well as the new Stanford in Redwood City Central Energy Facility.



CEF provides electricity for the majority of the university’s main campus via a 100MW substation, which is about twice the current campus load.

Electricity at the substation is transformed from 60 kilovolts (kV) down to 12kV, which can then be distributed as high voltage electric power to campus.


The campus electrical distribution system is a largely underground system of 12kV and 4kV cables and switches.

Typically, power from multiple sources is brought into individual buildings after being stepped down to 480 volts.

Load centers within the buildings step the voltage down to normal service voltages and distribute it to loads throughout the building, with backup emergency power available for all vital loads.

The Energy Operations team manages installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution infrastructure.

A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system provides real-time information and diagnostics of the campus to monitor the power flow throughout the network, allowing for quick response to system faults.



**Job Purpose:**
Leads the shift of Energy Operations in a multi-shift rotating 24/7 operations department, ensuring that organizational goals are met, operational excellence is achieved and maintained, and a healthy team culture is maintained that is consistent with Stanford University’s core values.

Reports to the Associate Director Operations (ADO) of Energy Operations.



**Core Duties*:**


+ Operates and monitors equipment and systems from the Central Energy Facility Control Room.
+ Supervises the shift operations, responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient operation of the CEF, Process Steam Plant and Thermal Energy Systems to the Main Campus Buildings.

This includes a separate Central Energy Hub facility at the Stanford Redwood City Campus.
+ Ensures Johnson Controls Open Blue Optimization and Aveva System Platform formerly known as Wonderware are operated per dispatch plan.
+ Coordinates daily activities of assigned shift, including scheduling and assigning work to staff and directing and leading workers in completing assigned work; monitoring work and project activity progress, making necessary changes; completing performance evaluations of assigned staff; performing quality assurance checks, and coordinating health and safety programs and training.
+ Tracks budget for area of responsibility, and provides time and workforce needs and estimates to higher level management based on cost analyses, ensuring work is completed according to stipulated price and agreement.
+ Implements, interprets, and manages policies and procedures pertaining to operations and facilities management.
+ Assists in the administration of and lead site safety initiatives and programs including Safe Work, Lock Out/Tag Out, safety lead, safety committee, behavior-based safety observations, energy control procedures and plant safety audits.
+ Oversees preparation of work permits and Job Safety Analysis and has authority to issue them.
+ Ensures procedures are reviewed and updated with ADO direction and oversight.
+ Provides support to Energy System environmental compliance procedures as needed.
+ Provides relief to other Shift Supervisors for vacancies as needed.
+ Manages service contracts as applicable.




_*Other duties may also be assigned_

**Education & Experience:**


+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience.
+ Two years of experience managing facilities operations staff.
+ Five years of plant operations experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
_Minimum_


+ Working knowledge of a distributed control system.
+ Basic water chemistry knowledge.
+ Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies.

Ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance.
+ Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
+ Demonstrated experience managing service contracts.
+ Demonstrated experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.
+ Ability to interpret planning specifications, documents, working drawings, and related reports.
+ Demonstrated experience supervising the work of others.


_Preferred_


+ Operations experience at a district energy system or power generation facility.
+ Experience with writing operations procedures.

**Certifications and Licenses:**


+ Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

**Physical Requirements*:**


+ Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
+ Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
+ Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
+ Ability to drive day or night.


_* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

**Working Conditions:**


• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
• Power Plant conditions require wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights >4ft.

**Work Standards:**


+ When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.



**The expected pay range for this position is $151,297.00 to $170,000.00 per annum.**

**Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.**

**At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website (** **https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards** **) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.**

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.

Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses.

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.

Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.

We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.

Our culture and unique perks empower you with:


+ Freedom to grow.

We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing.

Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
+ A caring culture.

We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
+ A healthier you.

Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

We also provide excellent health care benefits.
+ Discovery and fun.

Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
+ Enviable resources.

Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Additional Information


+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4362**
+ **Employee Status: Fixed-Term**
+ **Grade: J**
+ **Requisition ID: 107379**
+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**

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