DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, TX seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds, ensuring safe, compliant operations across all hospital buildings.

You will lead staff and contractors, manage budgets, and drive energy efficiency while maintaining safety with NFPA, CMS and TJC standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years of hospital engineering management experience.
• Experience with project management and building trades (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Proficient with MS Office; CMMS and Building Management Systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes, Joint Commission and CMS standards; OSHA/EPA and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds operations.
• Completes duties of hospital Safety Officer.
• Maintains regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS, EPA, OSHA, state/local).
• Manages staff and contractors for safe, efficient operation of hospital buildings.
• Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs buildings and equipment.
• Uses energy management tools to maintain efficient utilities.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.
• Manages Clinical Engineering, Safety and Security departments.

Skills

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager

Valid driver’s license

Hospital engineering management

Project management

Building trades knowledge

NFPA/Joint Commission knowledge

MS Office/CMMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma

Technical trade degree or certification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the operations of the Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds departments.
• Complete all duties and functions of the hospital Safety Officer.
• Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including; The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
• Manages staff and contractors to adequately to ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings.
• Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment.
• Utilizes energy management and tracking tools in order to maintain efficient utility operations.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.
• Manages the Clinical Engineering, Safety and Security departments.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION: Holds current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within one year
• Holds valid driver’s license.
• 5 years of previous hospital engineering management experience
• Previous project management experience. Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
• Intermediate level computer experience. Including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems. Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards.
• EDUCATION: Minimum of High School Diploma and degree or certification in a technical trade or field related to facility maintenance and engineering. Bachelor’s degree in preferred.