Director - Facilities Engineering

Duties

• Oversee and assist with planning, organize, and direct all engineering and building operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and apply standards established by accrediting and regulatory agencies, as well as national, state, and local electrical, building, and plumbing codes, ensuring staff understanding and adherence.
• Develop plans for major repairs and assess facility needs in collaboration with administration and departmental leadership.
• Ensure Coordination and communication with planned shutdowns to support safe, efficient, and timely execution of work.
• Conduct inspections of buildings, grounds, and the power plant to evaluate conditions, identify deficiencies, and implement or recommend corrective actions in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Manage contracts with outside vendors and maintain records of all contracts, work orders, and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external service vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with facility standards.
• Build highly effective partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop, establish, and maintain an effective and efficient preventive maintenance program.
• Schedule and prioritize repair and maintenance work and projects to minimize disruption of hospital operations.
• Provide guidance for the development and implementation of a hospital equipment inventory control program that will meet the requirements of regulatory, accreditation, and licensing agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor workload service standards and productivity reports.
• Oversee and direct plant engineering capability for all health care facilities.
• Develop systems for efficient and effective utilization of all utilities such as gas, water, and electricity.
• Ensure coordination of contractor activities during facility inspections, shutdowns and restart of utility systems.
• Collaborate with and supports the Construction/Real estate department with facilities operations including capital equipment forecast and budgeting.
• Lead a system-wide safety culture through proactive risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement.
• Regularly evaluate regulatory readiness and use safety and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the deployment of environmental safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TJC, and other regulatory agencies to minimize workplace hazards.
• Direct leaders and staff in coordinating, training, and implementing disaster preparedness policies and procedures.
• Interview, hire, train, and coach Engineering staff.
• Promote professional development and manage performance, including evaluations, goal setting, communication, corrective actions, and, when necessary, termination.
• Assuming accountability of the facilities on a 24-hour basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or equivalent degree required.
• AHA/ASHE Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred within 180 days of hire.
• 10 of years Healthcare facilities and/or construction required.
• 5 Of Years Supervisory Or Maintenance Experience Required.
• Strong technical competency in building systems, computer-aided design, facilities management software, and infection control standards is required.
• 3 Years Joint Commission/CMS Survey experience at the hospital level preferred.
• Broad knowledge of TJC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards is essential preferred.