Director Plant Ops And Maintenance - Cooper University Hospital

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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.

 

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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:

Bachelor’s 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:

Driver’s License required

 

CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) preferred;

Working knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) preferred.