Director, Plant Operations

Lifepoint Health; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead hospital facilities operations, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment, plus engineering, safety, and emergency response. The role ensures compliance with standards and coordinates preventive maintenance programs.

You will partner with department leaders on safety initiatives, oversee logging and cost accounting for work orders, and supervise utilities and environment-of-care activities to support

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college/technical school or three years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge: Utility systems management; hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).
• Skills: Effective English communication (verbal and written); basic computer proficiency; organization, supervision, and problem-solving; ability to balance multiple priorities and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations for the hospital, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety.
• Establish and monitor policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Serve as Safety Officer and coordinate emergency response and corrective actions.
• Monitor existing policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness; update as needed.
• Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.
• Ensure complete and accurate logging of files/records and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.
• Partner with department leaders on safety management and the development of departmental safety programs.
• Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
• Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Supervision

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

1-year certificate

Job description

Plant Operations Director Position Summary

Leads facilities operations for the hospital, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety. Establishes and monitors policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Serves as Safety Officer and coordinates emergency response and corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Monitor existing policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness; update as needed.
• Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.
• Ensure complete and accurate logging of files/records and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.
• Partner with department leaders on safety management and the development of departmental safety programs.
• Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
• Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Coordinates vendors/contractors and supports Joint Commission preparedness. Oversees preventive maintenance scheduling, work order prioritization, and documentation. Supports utility systems management and environment-of-care rounding. Maintains basic computer records and communicates effectively with leadership and staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education/Experience: One (1) year certificate from a college/technical school or three (3) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Utility systems management; hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).

Skills: Effective English communication (verbal and written); basic computer proficiency; organization, supervision, and problem-solving; ability to balance multiple priorities and make timely decisions.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.