Hospital Plant Operations Director

About the Role

The Plant Operations Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the facility. This role ensures a safe, clean, compliant, and efficient environment that supports the core mission of the organization while optimizing costs, regulatory compliance, and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of facility maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and capital projects for buildings, grounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, NFPA, TJC/CMS if applicable, EPA, ADA, etc.).
• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for Plant Operations; monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead long-term facility planning, including space utilization, infrastructure upgrades, and energy-management initiatives.
• Provide oversight of the Security Department to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
• Develop and enforce security policies, emergency preparedness plans, access control systems, and incident response protocols.
• Partner with local law enforcement and coordinate investigations as needed.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain high-performing teams; maintain appropriate staffing levels and productivity standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and customer-service excellence programs.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), budget variance, regulatory compliance, and service metrics to senior leadership.
• Serve as a key member of the facility’s Emergency Management and Environment of Care committees.
• Act as the primary liaison with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies for all areas under responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in plant operations/facilities management, with at least 5 years in a multi-department supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations (NFPA, OSHA, TJC/CMS, FDA food codes, etc.).
• Strong budget and financial management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and energy-management programs.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and operational excellence
• Strong leadership, team development, and change-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• High integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance and safety

Physical & Working Conditions

• On-site with frequent facility-wide rounds and on-call availability for emergencies.
• Ability to walk, stand, and navigate all areas of the facility (including mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds).