Foreman, Plant Operations

Position Summary

Reports directly to the Manager of Plant Operations (POM). Supervises maintenance, repair, PM's, inspections, and installations of Mechanical Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and supporting infrastructure for the SJC Health System. Assumes "on-call" duties according to rotation or schedule and flexible schedule to serve the needs of the hospital. Provides technical direction, coordination, and expertise to HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Plant Operators, and Electricians as necessary. Reviews purchase requests and manages systemwide parts inventory levels. Authorizes contractor/vendor service when required. Executes energy management directives of the plant, as authorized by the POM, through managing, controlling, and monitoring the hospital's Building Automation System. Ensures work is performed in a safe environment and reports safety concerns immediately. Oversees equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, domestic water, well water, distribution pumps, fire pumps, medical air, air compressors, plumbing fixtures/components, electrical fixtures/components, HVAC Systems/Controls, Ice Machines, Refrigeration units, Steam distribution and hot water. Familiar with The Joint Commission Accreditation standards, CMS, NFPA, ASHRAE standards, State and local agency requirements.

Core Job Functions

• Supervises Plant Operators, Plumbers, and HVAC technicians and ensures assigned work orders are completed according to regulatory requirements and established time lines.
• Daily forecasts and prioritizes tasks, work order requirements, and coordinates resources, including the activities of co-workers, vendors, and contractors as necessary to complete tasks and projects on time.
• Approves all purchases for parts and supplies requested by HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, and Plant Operators to control inventory levels and utilize resources effectively across the health system.
• Affirms daily workload and assigned tasks of Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, and Plant Operators to determine contractor and vendor service requirements. If contractor service is authorized, all completed work (Materials and Labor) must be carefully reviewed and verified by the Foreman.
• Promotes a culture of safety to HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, and Plant Operators. Co-workers must be safety minded and take immediate action steps to mitigate identified hazards and report them immediately.
• Completes evaluations and disciplinary actions to co-workers when required and develops performance improvement processes and action plans as appropriate.