Assistant Director – Analytics & Energy Management Full-time NEW

Assistant Director – Analytics & Energy Management

Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Assistant Director will lead the Analytics & Energy Management groups within UEM, focusing on process improvement, data strategy, and performance metrics. This role ensures alignment with UEM's goals of operational excellence, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and oversight for UEM's data, performance metrics, and process improvement initiatives through the Analytics team. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive data strategy that supports UEM's long-term objectives and setting the vision for how data drives decision-making and operational performance across the organization. Additionally, the Assistant Director will lead the Energy Management team tracking campus energy and water usage, identify under-performing generation assets & buildings, set priorities of opportunities, monitor progress, and verify improvements. The role involves working with multiple stakeholders to design and implement streamlined processes that enhance utilities production and utilization efficiency, and championing the adoption of innovative tools and best practices to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Leads UEM process improvement initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and manage streamlined processes that enhance efficiency, operation, and service delivery across UEM functions.
• Strategic Data Leadership and Analytics Management: Develops, implements, and oversees UEM's comprehensive data strategy and analytics vision, ensuring data drives decision-making, performance metrics, and operational excellence in alignment with UEM goals. Champions data innovation and best practices.
• Energy Utilization: Partnering with the Sustainability team; foster relationships with Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety, colleges, and auxiliary owners. Create incentives that encourage staff to improve energy performance to achieve goals. Influence facility leadership to communicate importance of energy management to associates and rest of Campus community. Utilize software tools to analyze buildings and equipment efficiency. Seek out state and federal incentives for energy efficiency projects.
• Energy Improvements: Set tone for improvements throughout the organization. Measure the success of the energy management program. Collect energy use information and document performance data overtime. Perform baseline analyses and understand energy patterns and trends. Evaluate operating performance of facility systems and equipment to determine improvement potential. Provide guidance and strategy for data maintenance, analysis, and visualization. Provide energy data to other UT offices and research groups.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manages, recruits, mentors, and develops the Analytics and Energy Management teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative culture to achieve departmental goals and support UEM's mission.
• Administrative Duties: Assist in the supervision and required administrative duties. Ensures that work is performed per departmental and university standards and procedures.
• Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Performs other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Required to carry University cell phone during work hours. Adheres to Utilities and University policies and procedures. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with energy savings techniques as they relate to HVAC and controls.
• Licensed P.E. in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of three years of experience in energy management.
• Experience in a University Campus environment.
• Managerial and/or supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a utility management, public works, or related field.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop teams, strategic plans, and execute technical programs or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or higher degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified as a Certified Energy Manager.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience in a utilities system.
• 15 years of relevant experience in administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of a utilities department.
• Experience/knowledge about utility operations and maintenance, system planning, and work processes.

Driving Required

This job requires a class “C” operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$140,000

Environmental Demands:

• May work around standard office conditions
• Personal Protection Equipment usage is mandatory in all operating spaces that include hearing and eye protection, gloves, suitable attire and breathing devices may be required under certain conditions.
• Exposure to heat, chemicals, heated surfaces and asbestos.
• Exposure to electrical and explosive hazards.
• Exposure to computer emissions.
• Exposure to biohazards.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical Tasks:

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to lift