Our Role at Lehigh
Utilities and Engineering is responsible for managing Lehigh's complex utility infrastructure, managing the purchase and operation of energy resources, and providing specialized engineering and technical support to construction projects, service contracts and the University. Utilities provides an array of services, including:
- Electricity distribution
- Steam production and distribution
- Chilled water production and distribution
- Domestic water supply and distribution
- Sanitary sewer services
- Storm drainage
- Water and environmental quality management
Central Plant Heat and Refrigeration
The Central Plants are two buildings on campus (both the Asa Packer and Mountaintop campuses) that provide chilled water for cooling and steam for heating. To determine what buildings on campus use steam and/or chilled water, please refer to Asa Packer campus or Mountaintop campus.
Lead Boiler Operators
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Fred Bechtoldt
Lead Boiler Operator
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Jim Johnson
Lead Boiler Operator
Boiler Operators
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David Coates
Boiler Operator
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Rich Eime
Boiler Operator
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Benjamin Grams
Boiler Operator
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Laine Hardcastle
Boiler Operator
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Milton Jenkins
Boiler Operator
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Andy Lang
Boiler Operator
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David Novogratz
Boiler Operator
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Marshall Pysher
Boiler Operator
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James Ribakusky
Boiler Operator
Utilities Technicians
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Kirk Williams
Maintenance Technician
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Jeff Worman
Maintenance Technician