Interim Hospital Plant Operations Director

Cibola General Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola General Hospital is seeking an Interim Plant Operations Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee facility operations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-efficient environment that supports patient care. You will direct maintenance, safety, energy management, and capital projects; manage budgets; and lead multi-department teams while coordinating with vendors and regulators.

On-site role with occasional on-call duties, requiring strong governance, communication, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in plant operations/facilities management with at least 5 years in a multi-department supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations (NFPA, OSHA, TJC/CMS, FDA food codes, etc.).
• Strong budget and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of facility maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for Plant Operations; monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead long-term facility planning, including space utilization, infrastructure upgrades, and energy-management initiatives.
• Provide oversight of the Security Department to maintain a safe environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly reports on KPIs, budget variance, regulatory compliance, and service metrics to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Energy-management software

Job description

Description

The Interim Plant Operations Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the facility. This role ensures a safe, clean, compliant, and efficient environment that supports the core mission of the organization while optimizing costs, regulatory compliance, and service quality.

Plant Operations & Maintenance

Direct all aspects of facility maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and capital projects for buildings, grounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, NFPA, TJC/CMS if applicable, EPA, ADA, etc.).

Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for Plant Operations; monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Lead long-term facility planning, including space utilization, infrastructure upgrades, and energy-management initiatives.

Security

Provide oversight of the Security Department to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.

Develop and enforce security policies, emergency preparedness plans, access control systems, and incident response protocols.

Partner with local law enforcement and coordinate investigations as needed.

Support Services Leadership

General Leadership & Administration

• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain high-performing teams; maintain appropriate staffing levels and productivity standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and customer-service excellence programs.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), budget variance, regulatory compliance, and service metrics to senior leadership.
• Serve as a key member of the facility’s Emergency Management and Environment of Care committees.
• Act as the primary liaison with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies for all areas under responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience may be substituted for education. Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in plant operations/facilities management, with at least 5 years in a multi-department supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations (NFPA, OSHA, TJC/CMS, FDA food codes, etc.).
• Strong budget and financial management skills.

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and energy-management programs.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and operational excellence
• Strong leadership, team development, and change-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• High integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance and safety

Physical & Working Conditions

• On-site with frequent facility-wide rounds and on-call availability for emergencies.
• Ability to walk, stand, and navigate all areas of the facility (including mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds).