Director of Emergency Management & Plant Operations

McCamey County Hospital District; McCamey (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Director of Emergency Management & Plant Operations for a Critical Access Hospital in West Texas. The role oversees life safety, environment of care, emergency planning, and facility services to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained operations for patients and staff.

The position requires hands-on leadership, experience in healthcare facility operations, and the ability to manage multiple departments in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Healthcare facility operations, plant operations, emergency management or related leadership experience.
• Familiarity with CMS requirements, Joint Commission standards or similar accreditation.
• Knowledge of Life Safety and Environment of Care standards.
• Experience with emergency preparedness planning, drills, documentation, and regulatory readiness.
• Experience overseeing maintenance, environmental services, housekeeping, laundry or related operations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a hands-on rural healthcare environment.
• Healthcare facility experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Life Safety & Environment of Care: Maintain compliance with Life Safety and Environment of Care requirements, including inspections, documentation, corrective actions, and ongoing regulatory readiness.
• Emergency Management: Develop, maintain, and oversee the organization's emergency preparedness program, including emergency operations plans, drills and exercises, staff preparedness, required documentation, and coordination with community and regional partners.
• Maintenance & Plant Operations: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of buildings, grounds, utilities, equipment, and facility systems, including preventive maintenance programs and coordination with outside vendors.
• Housekeeping & Laundry: Provide oversight of environmental services, housekeeping, and laundry operations to support cleanliness, infection prevention, safety, and efficient day-to-day operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure compliance with applicable CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards or similar accreditation requirements, Life Safety requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support staff within assigned departments, establish priorities, coordinate schedules and resources, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service.

Skills

Emergency management

Facilities management

Life Safety

Environment of Care

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Operations

Job description

Description

Director of Emergency Management & Plant Operations

A Critical Access Hospital located in a small rural West Texas community is seeking an experienced Director of Emergency Management & Plant Operations to provide leadership and oversight for facility operations, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and support services.

This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who understands the unique needs of a rural healthcare environment and is comfortable overseeing multiple operational areas while maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Life Safety & Environment of Care: Maintain compliance with applicable Life Safety and Environment of Care requirements, including inspections, documentation, corrective actions, and ongoing regulatory readiness.

• Emergency Management: Develop, maintain, and oversee the organization's emergency preparedness program, including emergency operations plans, drills and exercises, staff preparedness, required documentation, and coordination with community and regional partners.

• Maintenance & Plant Operations: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of buildings, grounds, utilities, equipment, and facility systems, including preventive maintenance programs and coordination with outside vendors.

• Housekeeping & Laundry: Provide oversight of environmental services, housekeeping, and laundry operations to support cleanliness, infection prevention, safety, and efficient day-to-day operations.

• Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure compliance with applicable CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards or similar accreditation requirements, Life Safety requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Team Leadership: Supervise and support staff within assigned departments, establish priorities, coordinate schedules and resources, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service.

Location

This is a full-time, on-site position located in a small rural community in West Texas. Candidates must currently reside in the area or be willing to relocate.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is dependent on experience (DOE) and qualifications. The organization offers a competitive benefits package and paid time off.

Qualified candidates interested in a leadership opportunity within a rural healthcare organization are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

Previous experience in healthcare facility operations, plant operations, emergency management, facilities management, or a related leadership role

Familiarity with CMS requirements, Joint Commission standards or similar healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of Life Safety and Environment of Care standards

Experience with emergency preparedness planning, drills, documentation, and regulatory readiness

Experience overseeing maintenance, environmental services, housekeeping, laundry, or related operational departments

Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a hands-on rural healthcare environment

Healthcare facility experience is strongly preferred.