Plant Operations Director: Reliability & Knowledge Transfer

Pullman Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision & Dental

Paid Leave Time

Employer Health Benefits

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead facilities, maintenance, and plant operations. The role focuses on building a skilled Maintenance Engineering Level 2 team, transferring critical knowledge, and ensuring safe, compliant hospital operations.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, and phased growth including Year One staffing, knowledge transfer, and in-house construction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in plant operations; at least two in supervision.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically.
• Ability to lead change and foster innovation.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop staffing plan for Maintenance Engineering Level 2 team in Year One.
• Recruit and onboard up to two Maintenance Engineers Level 2.
• Establish knowledge-transfer and succession planning processes with retiring staff.
• Identify in‑house construction projects and track ROI.
• Ensure sustainable leadership structure and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Innovation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or related field preferred

Tools

HVAC journeyman

Electrical systems

Plumbing

General construction

Job description

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead facilities, maintenance, and plant operations. The role focuses on building a skilled Maintenance Engineering Level 2 team, transferring critical knowledge, and ensuring safe, compliant hospital operations.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, and phased growth including Year One staffing, knowledge transfer, and in-house construction initiatives.