Healthcare Facilities Engineering & Operations Manager

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Director to lead the Plumbing and Mechanical Sections and Plant Operations, overseeing HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and related systems across the campus.

You will manage budgets, lead maintenance programs, review designs, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding a team of mechanics and operators. Strong engineering background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent experience in facilities engineering, plant operations, or mechanical systems management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in mechanical and plumbing trades.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and monitors the shop’s monthly financials for budgetary compliance and cash flow modification.
• Manages and inspects the work of all Mechanics and provides periodic reports on section activities.
• Establishes preventive maintenance programs for boilers, chillers, HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, medical gas and related systems.
• Reviews problems across HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, medical gas and plant sections and informs Director of corrective actions.
• Makes recommendations for annual capital budget requests and oversees some installations.
• Oversees Maintenance & Plant service contracts.
• Monitors staff efficiency to reduce salary and overtime costs.
• Ensures personnel follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in site inspections with insurers, Fire Marshal, etc.
• Ensures environmental conditions meet comfort and health standards.
• Assists in energy usage development for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Directly manages Plant Operators and coordinates with Chief Plant Operator on utility availability.
• Participates in hiring, training, and performance appraisals and handles employee relations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Medical gas systems

Leadership

Software proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Director to lead the Plumbing and Mechanical Sections and Plant Operations, overseeing HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and related systems across the campus.

You will manage budgets, lead maintenance programs, review designs, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding a team of mechanics and operators. Strong engineering background and leadership are essential.