Plant Engineering Manager

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.Ensure the SJRMC Plant Engineering Department provides: a safe, comfortable, attractive, and welcoming healthcare environment for all properties; reflects an attitude of helpfulness and service; and operates in the upper 50% of the Thompson Top 100 Hospitals.Required Qualifications:EXPERIENCE:A minimum of five (5) years experience managing related to building and grounds maintenance or constructionAt least two (2) years experience coordinating or supervising the work of others within healthcare facilities maintenance or engineeringProven program management experienceInitiative (recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it)Demonstrated mechanical aptitudeComputer applications experience (Microsoft Word and Excel, and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)).OTHER:Must possess a valid driver’s licenseMust be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, patient, polite, and thoroughStrong human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with hospital staff, and people from outside the organizationArticulate oral and written communications skillsMust be willing and able to learn, share knowledge with, and teach, othersMust have the ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications for installation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and assembliesNumerical ability necessary to make proper calculations for estimates of repairs and maintenance, and to prepare reportsExperience keeping accurate and legible records and making reports and passing healthcare facilities accreditation surveys (CMS or Joint Commission – preferably both)Preferred Qualifications:EDUCATION:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related field (e.g. Engineering Technology) preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager preferredProfessional Engineering registration a plusGeneral mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grounds keeping, as well as strong customer service skillsThe ability to inspire others in the performance of their duties is an excellent trait to exhibit for this positionAble to coordinate multiple projects, and meet schedules and negotiated commitmentsSpecific knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and the ability to use an electrical meter would be helpfulFinancial management experienceDuties and Responsibilities:Support the Engineering Supervisor, Production Control staff, Engineering and Grounds keeping crewsAssist with interviewing potential employees, and training those hiredServe as the second line Supervisor, along with the Assistant Manager of Engineering, for personnel issues including, but not limited to; approving time off; performance evaluations; grievances and initial disciplinary actionReview departmental policies, update and develop new policies as necessaryEnforce policies and procedures for all department personnel on an equal basisPerform spot inspections to verify quality control of work done by crewsEnsure work performed by staff is equal to or above established codes and standards, and completed in a safe mannerFollow-up to ensure, needed equipment, materials and supplies get ordered as necessaryAssume responsibility for keeping work areas safe, orderly, and appropriately cleanBe familiar with proper start-up, testing, running and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on major / key maintained equipment and systems (e.g., Life Safety related and critical Utilities)Oversee the management of the CMMS to track Life Safety, Periodic/Preventive Maintenance, and other work order records and statisticsBe alert for unsafe conditions, and items needing Plant Engineering attentionDirect Work Orders be issued to correct such conditions, and ensure follow-up is done on corrective actionsReport more serious problems to upper management for instructions and/or possible contract schedulingPlan and determine priorities for special projects, ensure they are properly coordinated, and monitor their statusEstablish departmental performance goals and objectivesManage departmental resources to effectively accomplish goals and objectives in the most efficient mannerDevelop and manage the department budget, and compile requested reports for upper managementHelp guide staff development, performance improvement and personal educational goalsKeep abreast of information and developments within the field of field of buildings and grounds management, and supervisionUtilize management tools to track and improve performance (e.g., computerized maintenance management system, Thomson 100 Top Hospitals®, ‘Dashboards’, Six Sigma®, etc.)Direct the preparation of reports required by upper managementKeep a neat personal appearanceLearn and abide by other applicable SJRMC / Department policies and proceduresMaintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)Perform all other duties as may be assignedBe committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job dutiesEach caregiver is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and StewardshipPhysical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:Typical work includes about a 60/40 mix of office work and moving around various areas of buildings and groundsRequires a lot of walking, standing, stooping, and climbingMay also require crawling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)Will be required to work in sterile healthcare, as well as electrical/mechanical areas (with moving machinery, dust, noise, and heat)May be required to wear personal protective equipmentNormal eyesight, hearing, and manual dexterity with both hands are necessary for safety purposesMust be able to concentrate, pay attention, yet remain alert to surrounding dangers