Adm Director of Plant Operations

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Department: Facilities

Shift/schedule: Full Time (Salaried)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Administrative Director of Plant Operations reports to the VP of Finance, CFO. Primary job function is to provide the leadership and management skills necessary to develop, implement, monitor, and direct the hospital's Plant Operations, Facilities/Renovation and Groundskeeping functions and activities. Maintains a current knowledge in building codes, licensing and other regulatory areas, as well as advance technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration and/or Engineering or equivalent engineering background gained through experience in a similar hospital/multi-facility environment required
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or related field preferred

Licensure:

• BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC's insurance carriers)
• OSHA 30 hour certification within 6 months of hire preferred

Experience:

• Strong background in facilities management of a diverse set of buildings and infrastructure in a health care environment.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in supervisory/leadership position.
• Expertise in resource management, staff development, performance measurement, and providing customer focused engineering services.
• Knowledge of building codes and blueprint interpretation helpful.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Participates in investigation and resolution of patient, customer, and employee concerns and complaints; initiates problem solving and corrective strategies as applicable.

2. Ensures the completion and accuracy of documents needed for inspections and audits by agencies such as, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and the Joint Commission.

3. Acts as landlord for SOMC rented properties – field's questions, investigates/facilitates issues and works to resolution via the use of SOMC personnel or contracted personnel (i.e. contracted cleaning service).

4. Makes recommendations on major repair and construction projects as to work to be done by outside contractors or by Medical Center personnel. Solicits bids from contractors, analyzes quotes, makes recommendations of acceptance, and serves as professional liaison between Medical Center and contractor(s) during construction cycle.

5. Plans for a major repairs, renovations, new construction. Investigates needs for major repairs in collaboration with administration and department directors.

6. Periodically inspects buildings, grounds, and power plant, evaluates condition and needs and takes or recommends corrective measures.

7. Works with department directors in developing floor plans for new or revised Medical Center areas. Interfaces with professional consultants in areas of facilities planning, engineering and management.

8. Determines proper specifications best suited to Medical Center needs for renovations done by department personnel.

9. Executes professional consulting, engineering, construction alteration, operation, and material and equipment contracts within authorized resources.

10. Administers construction contracts and monitors construction in progress to insure compliance with plans and specifications.

11. Investigates and resolves complaints relative to noise, dirt, and continuance of services while projects are in progress.

12. Coordinates activities with local and state jurisdictions in obtaining certificates for occupancy.

13. Establishes a work order/repair database for Medical Center equipment.

14. Oversees electricity and natural gas procurement for the Medical Center.

15. Provides leadership and oversight with regards to Maintenance of all Medical Center owned facilities.

16. Is responsible for compliance with Joint Commission/CMS standards for Environment of Care and Life Safety Code as they apply at all Medical Center facilities.

17. Leads organizational effort to reduce energy consumption.

18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positi