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Supervisor Electrical and Plant Operations

Mount Nittany Health

State College, PA

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SKILLS
Access Control, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Systems, Calendar Management, Capital Budgeting, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Diversity, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Employee Retention, Employment Law, English Language, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Alarm, Fitness, HVAC, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Improvement Metrics, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Low Voltage (LV), Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Needs Assessment, Nursing, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Codes, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Schematics, Set Goals, Staff Development, Staff Requirements, Stewardship, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Time Management, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Workforce Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
State College, PA
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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Electrical and Plant Operations assumes responsibility to manage the shift to shift operations of the department associated with the direct operations of the Central Utility Plant (CUP), Central Electrical Plant (CEP), hospital, and off site facilities as needed. They will maintain, repair, and install electrical equipment throughout the hospital and supporting facilities (CUP, CEP, SSB, and parking facilities as needed). The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations oversees maintenance teams, manages installations, repairs, and maintenance of electrical systems, and ensures compliance with safety codes and project timelines. The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations provides high quality work in a safe environment. The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations aids to develop staff; they plan, schedule, and inspect work, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage resources, collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals; and provides service excellence. This individual remains competent in the area of practice and is able to take on staff assignments as needed.

The Supervisor, Electrical and Plant Operations assists the Manager Facilities Services with but not limited to:
  • On and Off -Site operations, delegating tasks to electrical and maintenance staff, assuring projects and work orders are completed efficiently and safely
  • Providing motivation and assistance when necessary
  • Workforce planning; and development.
  • Establishing and implementing standards for practice and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for staff in their area of responsibility;
  • The ongoing support and cultivation of a culture of shared decision making;
  • Budgeting and planning and goal setting.
  • Ensuring safe and compliant facilities
Supervises the (CEP), (CUP) and hospital operations staff: Provides general direction, organization, monitoring, and supervision for hospital and off site facility maintenance operations. Provides technical assistance to the facility manager and spot-checks work completed by maintenance teams and contractors frequently and reviews work for safety, compliance, neatness, cleanliness, efficiency and overall results.

LEADERSHIP VALUES

The MNH Leadership Values we are striving to emulate:
  • Respect, appreciation and caring for all-positive outlook
  • Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
  • Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
  • Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn't shy away from difficult issues or conversations
  • Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
  • Ownership of actions and results focused
  • Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
  • Courage
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized training in related field preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.
  2. Diploma, or degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  3. Within one (1) year of hire /transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, "Healthcare Facilities Code", Certificate of Attendance.
  4. Annually achieves Continued Education Credits (CECs) until (ASHE), NFPA-101-2012, "Life Safety Code", Certificate of Attendance is completed.
Experience:
  1. 5+ years of facilities experience preferred, including experience with medium (12,470 volts) and low voltage electrical systems.
  2. Supervisory experience preferred.
  3. Minimum of 5 years of electrician experience in industrial, institutional or healthcare facilities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  1. Ability to lead, motivate and focus the team while tracking progress
  2. Leverage data and draws conclusions on how to best evolve operations to improve metrics through goal setting
  3. Ability to identify and assess a problem and develop ideas for resolution
  4. Capability to actively participate in the annual operating and capital budgeting process, monitoring budget performances on a monthly basis
  5. Aptitude to work with high, medium and low voltage systems including Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), generators and transformers, experienced with plant operations and industrial boilers.
  6. Understanding electrical theory
  7. Proficiency in reading blueprints and electrical diagrams
  8. Ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems
  9. Knowledge and oversite of electrical codes
  10. Expertise in using various electrical tools and testing equipment
  11. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent hand-eye coordination
  12. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
  13. Ability to work effectively under stressful situations.
  14. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  15. Ability to function in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.
  16. Effectively communicates verbally with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers and supervisors.
  17. Ability to document data and other information.
  18. Ability to read and interpret written communication.
  19. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
  20. Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Health System.
  21. Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.

License/Certification/Registration:

1) Valid driver license required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives minimal supervision from the Manager Facilities Services. Performs all duties in an independent manner.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Supervises the activities of assigned employees.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Manager Facilities Services and leadership team with but not limited to the following:
  • Supervision
    • Financial Stewardship: ensure productivity standards and effective efficient use of resources
    • Human Resource Skills: Evaluate staffing needs and patterns
    • Performance Improvement Skills: monitor patient safety & ensure reporting when necessary; participate in root cause analysis; promote workplace safety; maintain survey and regulatory readiness; just culture; and promote intra/interdepartmental communication
    • Foundational thinking skills: apply systems thinking knowledge as an approach to analysis and decision making. Utilizes leadership standard work, manage for daily improvement and other evidence based tools.
    • Technology Skills: use of technology to support patient care delivery and decision making
    • Change management skills: Supports Director and Manager in the facilitation change through encouraging key stakeholder participation, communicate & reinforce changes, and assist in evaluation of outcomes.
    • Appropriate knowledge: maintain knowledge pertinent to scope of responsibility and promote evidence-based practice
    • Project Support and Planning: Assisting in creating a structured roadmap, defining scope, goals, schedules, and budgets while providing administrative, technical, and logistical assistance to ensure successful project execution.
  • Leadership
    • Human resource leadership skills: effective and respectful communication, performance management (conduct evaluations, assess staff, monitor fitness, initiate corrective actions, terminations, etc.); staff development and assurance of competencies; and staff retention skills and activities.
    • Communication Skills: open, respectful, and effective, both oral and written.
    • Relationship management & influencing behaviors: manage conflict; situation management, promote team dynamics, mentor and coach staff & peers, apply communication principles; encourage participation of staff; role model professional behavior; act as a change agent; and apply principles of self-awareness. Supports the cultivation of a culture of shared decision making.
    • Diversity and Inclusivity: maintain and environment of fairness and equality.
    • Problem Solving: Aptitude to define a challenge, diagnosing root causes, and implementing effective, creative, strategies to achieve a desired goal or overcome obstacles; willingness to address after hour operational needs.
    • Team Building: Ability to bringing people together to form a cohesive that can work towards a shared goal; actively conduct daily shift huddles.
  • Professionalism
    • Personal and professional accountability: practice ethical behaviors; hold self and other accountable for respectful and professionalism; and promote and role model lifelong learning.
  • Technical
    • Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day electrical maintenance and support of buildings, and facilities electrical systems.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and has experience with medium (12,470 volts) and low voltage electrical systems, including breakers, transformers, unit substations, switchboards, and starters, variable speed drives, and is able to demonstrate this knowledge in both oral and written format.
    • Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures using schematics and diagnostic tools specific to the trade.
    • Has working knowledge of low voltage systems such as fire alarm, nurse call bells, intercom, access control, TV, and other similar systems.
    • Complies with all Local, State, and Federal codes to maintain a safe work environment.
    • Leads relationships with AHJ's regarding electric regulations, codes, and standards.
    • When work priorities demand, performs work other than specialty as required or assigned.
    • Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.
    • Performs any and all other duties related to facility maintenance as deemed necessary by Management that is in the best interest of the hospital, its patients, staff, and visitors
    • Oversees staff installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining hospital and off-site building systems, including mechanical, and electrical.
    • Daily reviews and tracks work orders and ensures work follows established service and quality standards for completion. Issue resolution for work orders.
    • Schedules and supervises preventative maintenance.
    • Maintains a safe and effective working environment that complies with regulations and laws.
    • May coordinate work to be completed by contractors and skilled trades.
    • Electrical supervisor provides resources as needed to complete maintenance work orders, trouble call work orders, preventative maintenance work orders and maintenance repairs assigned to the staff.
    • Advises on central plant equipment, HVAC, building operation and equipment projects with manager.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

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