Plant Engineer

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 49,386 - 73,494; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital is seeking a Lead Plant Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight for Plant Engineering and Utility Engineer teams. This role involves performing skilled maintenance duties while managing workload distribution and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma with relevant experience and is expected to mentor team members, prioritize work assignments, and collaborate across departments. The compensation ranges from $35.85 to $53.35, with a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Equivalent Related experience required.
• Associates Degree in related discipline preferred.
• Experience with refrigeration, electrical, and boiler systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to Plant Engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop team members for skill enhancement.
• Oversee maintenance workflows and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Compliance with standards

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (preferred)

Tools

Refrigeration systems

Boiler systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Plant Engineer provides technical leadership, coordination, and oversight for the Plant Engineering and Utility Engineer teams in support of hospital operations, off‑site facilities, and central plant systems. The position serves as a working lead—performing skilled maintenance duties while also supporting workload distribution, training, quality control, and daily operational oversight. The role is intended to alleviate workload on the Manager of Plant Services and strengthen frontline supervision, ensuring efficient completion of preventive maintenance, rapid response to equipment issues, and improved continuity of operations across hospital and offsite locations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (required) and Equivalent Related experience (required); Associates Degree in related discipline (preferred) or Program Trade schooling (preferred).
• Work Experience: Refrigeration and air conditioning; Fire monitoring and life‑safety systems; Electrical systems and motor controls; Boiler and steam systems; Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems (required).

Skills and Abilities

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and technical guidance to Plant Engineers and Utility Engineer staff.
• Lead, schedule, and prioritize work assignments to ensure efficient operations and compliance with organizational standards.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members to enhance skills, performance, and readiness for increased responsibility.
• Oversee maintenance workflows, ensuring timely completion of preventive and corrective work orders.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to support operational needs, project planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices across all maintenance activities.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range: $35.85 - $53.35

Workshift: Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 8