Director Plant Ops And Maintenance

About Us: At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey Short Description: Direct and control the Hospital Plant, surrounding administrative buildings and some Outpatient Facilities 24/7/365. Work with a team of experienced, qualified professionals to ensure that value objectives are met in all maintenance, plant engineering, and capital improvements. Supervise a team of +/- 40 individuals including electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, carpenters, PM mechanics, licensed stationary engineers, and general maintenance and plant operations. Experience with a unionized workforce a plus. Plan, direct, budget, financially manage and coordinate all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance. Ability to develop a predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance and operations budget. Ability to purchase, manage and run utilities operations and consumption; Experience in the management of co-generation facilities preferred. Understanding and ability to optimize building controls for improved efficiencies. Ability to lead a team to develop and implement a utilities masterplan and utility management plan. Develop a conservation plan around the use of power, gas, and steam; work with senior leadership on an education plan for staff to participate in all aspects of energy conservation. Experience in working with a computerized maintenance management system with the goal of improving data and performance. Develop measurable delivery metrics to chart and affirm Maintenance and Operations Departments are on a continual path of improvement. Customer Service oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with leaders from other departments within the system is a must. Goal oriented individual with a willingness to champion the critical role of Maintenance Operations. Experience Required: 2 years experience in facilities management. Experience with direct responsibility for plant engineering and maintenance in a healthcare facility. Demonstrated experience with service and maintenance contract administration. Experience in managing operational and capital projects. Education Requirements: Bachelors degree or Technical degree with demonstrated on-going continuing education in related areas such as engineering, facilities management, HVAC or controls management, or general management or applicable job experience License/Certification Requirements: Drivers License required CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) preferred; Working knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) preferred.

Created: 2024-11-12