Plant Director

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Plant Operations Director to oversee all departmental leadership responsibilities, including maintenance, safety compliance, and management of the Engineering/Maintenance Department. Applicants should have a professional licensure and at least 5 years of management experience, preferably within a healthcare setting. The position involves extensive coordination with other departments and strong communication skills to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety management.
• Professional licensure is mandatory.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations.
• 5 years of management experience is necessary.
• Excellent communication and team building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental leadership for building maintenance.
• Interface with other departments for efficient operations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Conduct Life Safety audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare facility regulations.

Skills

Basic HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Hazardous material management

Safety management

Excellent communication

Team building

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional licensure

5 years management experience

Job description

Duration: 3 Contract with possible extension

Location: Middlebury, VT

Summary

• The Plant Operations Director has overall departmental leadership responsibilities for building maintenance, Biomed and Hazardous Waste for all PMC locations and Helen Porter. The Plant Ops Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising assigned activities of the Engineering/Maintenance Department functions in maintaining the physical structures, Life Safety Codes, compliance with regulatory standards to include CMS, OSHA and standards for HVAC, medical equipment, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Provides direction, coaching and performance management for the Plant Operations manager and technicians. Oversees all work provided by the Plant Operations department. Coordinates with other leaders across the organization and Health Network to address and partner on all facility related projects, safety concerns and challenges. This position will also be a member of the Facilities Leadership Council.

Job duties

• Interface and coordinate department activities with other departments to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations.
• Recommend and approve of plans for Facility modifications. Provide liaison with contractors, architects, engineers and suppliers as directed.
• Develop and prepare department budgets and control allocated expenses.
• Modify and administer preventative maintenance program (HEMS).
• Analyze cost and work schedules: set priorities, expedite operations and repairs. Inspect buildings and utility systems periodically to determine need for alterations and repairs. Approves contracted work.
• Act as liaison for appropriate state and local authorities involved in the physical plant and systems.
• Responsible for departmental personnel matters pertaining to employment, including trainings, evaluations, coaching and performance management in collaboration with the Plant Operations Manager.
• Follow through on HEMS and SQSS reports pertaining to facilities ensuring response to the appropriate person or department.
• Conducts rounds at all PMC properties as needed and at least quarterly.
• Employees will perform his/her job in a safe manner as defined in all applicable PMC policies specific to the job including but not limited to policies addressing: Universal precautions, Use of PPE, Safe lifting/ergonomics, Handling of hazardous materials.
• Notifies direct supervisor of infractions of policy, procedure, laws and regulations as they are identified.
• Notifies Corporate Compliance Officer of issues as appropriate.
• Perform other managerial or administrative duties as requested or assigned.
• Conducts Life Safety audits as necessary.
• Oversees all PMC Facilities regulated medical waste, sharps waste, pharmaceutical waste, and hazardous waste collection and disposal.
• Maintains an awareness of industry changes to include but not limited to seeking educational conferences to keep aware of current technologies and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material and safety management experience required.
• Professional licensure required.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations.
• 5 years' management experience necessary. Healthcare facility experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, team building skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and comfort with business strategy implementation, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and operating in a politically sensitive environment.