Plant Engineering Manager

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

Ensure the SJRMC Plant Engineering Department provides: a safe, comfortable, attractive, and welcoming healthcare environment for all properties; reflects an attitude of helpfulness and service; and operates in the upper 50% of the Thompson Top 100 Hospitals.

Required Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years experience managing related to building and grounds maintenance or construction
• At least two (2) years experience coordinating or supervising the work of others within healthcare facilities maintenance or engineering
• Proven program management experience
• Initiative (recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it)
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Computer applications experience (Microsoft Word and Excel, and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)).

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, patient, polite, and thorough
• Strong human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with hospital staff, and people from outside the organization
• Articulate oral and written communications skills
• Must be willing and able to learn, share knowledge with, and teach, others
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications for installation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and assemblies
• Numerical ability necessary to make proper calculations for estimates of repairs and maintenance, and to prepare reports
• Experience keeping accurate and legible records and making reports and passing healthcare facilities accreditation surveys (CMS or Joint Commission – preferably both)

Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related field (e.g. Engineering Technology) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager preferred
• Professional Engineering registration a plus
• General mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grounds keeping, as well as strong customer service skills
• The ability to inspire others in the performance of their duties is an excellent trait to exhibit for this position
• Able to coordinate multiple projects, and meet schedules and negotiated commitments
• Specific knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and the ability to use an electrical meter would be helpful
• Financial management experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Engineering Supervisor, Production Control staff, Engineering and Grounds keeping crews
• Assist with interviewing potential employees, and training those hired
• Serve as the second line Supervisor, along with the Assistant Manager of Engineering, for personnel issues including, but not limited to; approving time off; performance evaluations; grievances and initial disciplinary action
• Review departmental policies, update and develop new policies as necessary
• Enforce policies and procedures for all department personnel on an equal basis
• Perform spot inspections to verify quality control of work done by crews
• Ensure work performed by staff is equal to or above established codes and standards, and completed in a safe manner
• Follow-up to ensure, needed equipment, materials and supplies get ordered as necessary
• Assume responsibility for keeping work areas safe, orderly, and appropriately clean
• Be familiar with proper start-up, testing, running and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on major / key maintained equipment and systems (e.g., Life Safety related and critical Utilities)
• Oversee the management of the CMMS to track Life Safety, Periodic/Preventive Maintenance, and other work order records and statistics
• Be alert for unsafe conditions, and items needing Plant Engineering attention
• Direct Work Orders be issued to correct such conditions, and ensure follow-up is done on corrective actions
• Report more serious problems to upper management for instructions and/or possible contract scheduling
• Plan and determine priorities for special projects, ensure they are properly coordinated, and monitor their status
• Establish departmental performance goals and objectives
• Manage departmental resources to effectively accomplish goals and objectives in the most efficient manner
• Develop and manage the department budget, and compile requested reports for upper management
• Help guide staff development, performance improvement and personal educational goals
• Keep abreast of information and developments within the field of field of buildings and grounds management, and supervision
• Utilize management tools to track and improve performance (e.g., computerized maintenance management system, Thomson 100 Top Hospitals®, ‘Dashboards’, Six Sigma®, etc.)
• Direct the preparation of reports required by upper management
• Keep a neat personal appearance
• Learn and abide by other applicable SJRMC / Department policies and procedures
• Maintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned
• Be committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job duties
• Each caregiver is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

• Typical work includes about a 60/40 mix of office work and moving around various areas of buildings and grounds
• Requires a lot of walking, standing, stooping, and climbing
• May also require crawling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Will be required to work in sterile healthcare, as well as electrical/mechanical areas (with moving machinery, dust, noise, and heat)
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment
• Normal eyesight, hearing, and manual dexterity with both hands are necessary for safety purposes
• Must be able to concentrate, pay attention, yet remain alert to surrounding dangers