Lead Plant Operations Engineer II

About the role

The Lead Plant Operations Engineer at CentraState Healthcare System is responsible for a variety of maintenance and engineering duties. This role involves designing, implementing, and improving systems in compliance with codes and regulations. The engineer serves as a lead to a group of Maintenance Mechanics, teaching trade skills, reviewing vendor work, and participating in quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans layout, fabricates, and recommends materials for installations
• Recommends alternate installation methods when appropriate
• Accurately establishes and writes specifications
• Reviews vendors' bids and makes appropriate recommendations
• Makes punch lists as required for outside vendor projects
• Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies of project-related work
• Ensures projects are completed to specifications before approving for payment
• Demonstrates ability to identify and correct complex building system problems
• Coordinates work with other employees and various trades to ensure successful completion of jobs
• Conducts all scheduled rounds, tests, and inspections as required
• Participates in department's quality control program
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to teach specific trade skills to other members of the department
• Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to Director or Manager
• Is aware of own limitations and refers problems beyond scope of expertise to the Director or Supervisor
• Reads blueprints or models accurately
• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs equipment, systems, and facilities related to any craft or combination of same, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment
• Maintains accurate and complete logs following departmental guidelines
• Promptly responds to all emergency calls and drills
• Utilizes correct tools and appropriate safety measures when working with power and hand tools
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, sheet metal work, machinist work, painting, welding, masonry
• Completes work assignments following proper techniques and departmental standards for quality
• Demonstrates knowledge of plant and specialty equipment (i.e.: sterilizers, dietary equipment, sprinkler systems, ice makers, and other plant and specialty equipment)
• Performs necessary service and repairs to equipment following manufacturer specifications
• Ensures all work areas are kept clean and free of safety hazards (shops, mechanical rooms, patient areas, etc.)
• Removes snow and ice when required to ensure the safety of CentraState patients, residents, employees, emergency personnel, and visitors

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalency required
• Work Experience: 5 years of plant operator experience required, 5 years of general maintenance experience (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry) required, 10 years of health care institution experience preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: High Pressure Black Seal License / New Jersey required, valid driver's license required - subject to driving record review
• Knowledge and Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated detailed instructions in writing and orally, demonstrated expertise in one trade required to meet the vacancy, comprehensive understanding of plant operation and skills in various trades including carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical repairs, strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

Benefits

CentraState Healthcare System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. This includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility coverage, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance, growth opportunity and workforce development initiatives, continuing education / onsite training, and more. The compensation range for this position is $27.00 - $43.20 per hour, with additional shift rates and incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.