Plant Operations Director - Healthcare Facilities Leader

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center seeks a Plant Operations Director to lead building maintenance, Biomed, and Hazardous Waste for PMC locations including Helen Porter. The role directs engineering and maintenance activities to keep facilities compliant, safe, and operational.

The position oversees life-safety, regulatory adherence (CMS/OSHA), and coordination with UVM Health Network on facility projects. Strong leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities management experience; healthcare facility experience preferred.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material and safety management experience required.
• Professional licensure preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with business strategy implementation, cost controls and productivity improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Plant Operations department across PMC locations and Helen Porter.
• Plan, organize, direct and supervise Engineering/Maintenance activities to maintain facilities.
• Ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes and regulatory standards (CMS, OSHA).
• Coach, develop and evaluate Plant Operations staff; oversee performance.
• Collaborate with University of Vermont Health Network on facility-related projects and safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or engineering

Job description

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center seeks a Plant Operations Director to lead building maintenance, Biomed, and Hazardous Waste for PMC locations including Helen Porter. The role directs engineering and maintenance activities to keep facilities compliant, safe, and operational.

The position oversees life-safety, regulatory adherence (CMS/OSHA), and coordination with UVM Health Network on facility projects. Strong leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning are essential.