Manager- Plant Operations

Responsibilities Plant Operations Manager

The Manager - Plant Operations manages the day-to-day plant operations, construction, preventative maintenance, and repair activities. Responsible for all safety and environment of care activities as the hospital safety officer. Responsible for supervision of maintenance personnel, scheduling, coordinating, and inspecting all related operations and jobs in addition to performing journeyman level work in most disciplines associated with the construction, maintenance, alteration, and repairs of buildings and equipment.

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Drills. Demonstrates through practice drills and upon request understanding of his/her role in the event of an emergency or disaster.
• Facilitates departmental and hospital educational activities and in services in conjunction with the Education Department.
• Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the department has equipment, supplies necessary to provide consistent quality and service delivery.
• Reports any unsafe situations or safety hazards immediately. Labels and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service and notifies Engineering.
• Provides and applies practical knowledge regarding building maintenance, operation of steam distribution systems, air conditioning and heating systems, building automatic control systems, water distribution, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewer operations, piped medical gases, electrical distribution and central utility plants for steam and chilled water.
• Evaluates, locates and recommends equipment and systems for replacement or upgrades.
• Ensures building code compliance, proper instillation and design practices for systems associated with minor or major maintenance and renovation projects.
• Manages and insures compliance with CMS, Federal Accreditation Agencies, State Health
• Departments, and other regulatory business appointments. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and the local City authorities and regulatory agencies including building code compliance.
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility’s standards and regulations. Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports.
• Inspects areas within the Hospital to ensure the maintenance standards are being maintained according to established policy.
• Coordinates Plant Operations procedures with activities of other departments and resolves concerns and/or questions about the service.
• Supports the Director in conducting and recording periodic staff meetings, at least monthly, to inform staff of changes in policies and procedures, as well as coordinates/conducts employee training.
• Interacts with outside vendors and directs services as necessary.
• Works with Director to develop/implement action plans for improvement in compliance and service.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited trade school preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of continuing advanced responsibilities in Plant Operations. Healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience. Three (3) to five (5) years management or supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Experience in maintenance and installation, construction and maintenance of equipment, utilities and buildings required.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, etc. as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) by the American Hospital Association preferred.
• Specialty licenses and/or certifications in facility systems (electrical, boiler operator, etc.) preferred.

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