Plant Operations Manager

In collaboration with Hospital senior management, the Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of all departmental programs and services relating to functional maintenance, system operations and utility services. Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities, the Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the development and administration of planning, design and construction of the facility. He/she is primarily concerned with the implementation of the organization's short and long-term facilities plan. He/she is responsible for representing the owner during the programming, design and construction phases of major building projects, internal renovations, and changes to existing structures. The Plant Operations Manager must ensure that senior management is apprised of current project schedules, costs and that the owner's goals and interests are being achieved. Establishes and directs departmental goals and objectives in accordance with those of the Hospital administration to provide and assure the basic needs for the welfare, comfort, and safety of patients, visitors, and staff as they relate to maintenance, repair, operation, and modification of all hospital buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week

Monday through Friday

Weekends As Needed

Qualifications:

Education:
• Degree in Engineering. Additional graduate level or management courses preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA and JC standards, and with building codes and other government regulations.

Experience:
• Duties involve a broad background with four to five (4 - 5) years in plant maintenance or construction, and/or engineering. • Four to five (4 - 5) years' management level experience in related or, preferably, hospital field. Knowledge of all building trades as well as procedures for preparation of construction documents.

Staff Oversight:
• Supervises Maintenance staff of 10 to 15 unionized facilities/trades employees.

Certification/Licensure:
• License in one of the major trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building, etc., would be desirable) and/or equivalent related experience working within a trade.
• Courses in rules and regulations with various governing agencies, i.e. NFPA, OSHA, MWRA, DEP,
DMH, DPH, Building Codes.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.