Plant Operations Supervisor

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefit plan

Participation in state pension plan

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee maintenance and operations of hospital systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in healthcare maintenance, strong HVAC knowledge, and leadership skills.

This full-time role includes supervising staff, managing scheduled and emergency repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive benefits such as medical plans, pension participation, and more are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a healthcare maintenance or plant operations setting.
• An Operating Engineer’s license is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and mechanical equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the Plant Operations Department and approved contractors.
• Assist in project management with the Plant Operations Director.
• Lead maintenance work for hospital mechanical systems.

Skills

HVAC experience at Journeyman level

Knowledge of building and mechanical codes

Supervision and leadership

Education

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Universal Certificate

Tools

Management tools for supervision

Maintenance tools for mechanical systems

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We’ve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

Plant Operations Supervisor

This position will supervise the activities of the Plant Operations Department and approved contractors using appropriate management tools and compliance with organization policies and procedures. It will assist the Plant Operations Director and department staff with any project that may be required, perform and complete assigned scheduled maintenance work orders (PMs), routine and emergency work orders in an allotted and timely manner, and under general direction perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems normally found in a hospital; instruct or lead other technicians; instruct or lead contract workers; and do other related work. Provides security related duties M-F during daylight hours, maintains cooperative work relationships, assists in the "On Call" rotation and responds to emergency repairs, complies with hospital training and safety requirements, and ensures that the requirements of EPA Section 608 are met.

Qualifications

• Education/License/Certification:
  • An Operating Engineer’s license is preferred
  • High School Graduate or GED equivalent, 18+ years old & a valid Louisiana driver’s license
  • An EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Universal Certificate or Electrical Certification preferred
• Training, Experience & Job Knowledge:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a healthcare maintenance or plant operations setting, performing duties which included the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation and power equipment including the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems involving the use of automatic controls. Residential and light commercial construction or maintenance experience does not apply.
  • Minimum 5 years HVAC experience at Journeyman level.
  • Knowledge of: boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment; heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, power, refrigeration, building electric and pneumatic controls, water and sewer systems, water treatment and other mechanical or electrical equipment; the methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment.
  • A working knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements, National Fire Protection Association requirements, and EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Regulations.
  • A working knowledge of the Building and Mechanical codes as adopted by the City of New Iberia and Iberia Parish.

Principal Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the Plant Operations Department and approved contractors using appropriate management tools and complying with organization policies and procedures.
• Assist the Plant Operations Director and supervise department staff in any project that may be required.
• Provide supervision, assist and ensure that Plant Operations staff and approved contractors perform and complete assigned scheduled maintenance work orders (PMs), routine and emergency work orders in an allotted and timely manner.
• Supervise and assist in the performance of a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems normally found in a hospital; instruct or lead other technicians; instruct or lead contract workers; and do other related work.
• Provide security related duties M-F during daylight hours.
• Assist in the "On Call" rotation and respond to emergency repairs.

Work Hours

Full Time, M-F to include various on‑call hours.

Competitive Benefits

• Great medical benefit plan
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled