Engineering Operations Lead — Hospital Facilities

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is seeking an Engineering Operations Assistant Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient engineering and maintenance operations during the day shift in Palo Alto. The role provides leadership oversight of Lead Maintenance Engineers, coordinates with facility systems engineers, and drives PM planning, scheduling, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities include readiness planning, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and escalation

Qualifications

• The essential functions include leadership over PM and preventive maintenance programs.
• Must comply with Joint Commission requirements and hospital safety policies.
• Oversee scheduling, planning, cost control, and performance metrics in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PM program refinement, performance, and scheduling within the department.
• Monitor PM compliance, backlog, and labor utilization; coordinate with supervisors.
• Maintain standards for maintenance strategy, frequencies, and job plans.
• Conduct PM effectiveness reviews and root cause analyses; update plans accordingly.
• Use CMMS/EAM to manage work intake, planning, status, and reporting.
• Oversee parts-room and inventory; coordinate with CMMS and supply partners.
• Develop workforce through onboarding, training, and competency validation.
• Partner with Leads as trainers; ensure competency before tasks are assigned.
• Ensure work complies with hospital policies, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide management oversight for Engineering and Maintenance operations during shifts.

Job description

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is seeking an Engineering Operations Assistant Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient engineering and maintenance operations during the day shift in Palo Alto. The role provides leadership oversight of Lead Maintenance Engineers, coordinates with facility systems engineers, and drives PM planning, scheduling, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities include readiness planning, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and escalation