Plant Operations Director Job Opening in Kentucky

Plant Operations Director job opening located in Kentucky.

A hospital in KY, close to Lexington, has a need for an experienced Plant Operations Director to join their team.  They would really love to have someone from the tristate area if possible.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Four to six years of Hospital general maintenance experience.
• Two to three years of supervisory experience.
• Certification in a trade field such as; HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing is preferred.
• Having a CHFM certification is also preferred.
• Knowledge of code requirements such as JCAHO, NEC, NFPA and building codes.
• A huge piece of this role is Joint Commission compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To properly maintain the building infrastructures and associated equipment related to building operations and patient care.
• Maintain equipment and repair expenses as cost effectively as possible.
• Maintain code compliance as it relates to all authorities having jurisdiction as it relates to the healthcare industry.

MANAGERIAL:

• Good communication skills.
• Able to manage employees appropriately & ethically.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to read & understand blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Able to make sound decisions as it relates to building/equipment maintenance processes and procedures.
• Capable of developing, managing & maintaining operational budgets.

SYSTEM SKILLS:

• Detailed knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems.
• Be literate in the basic operations of computers & associated software.
• Have knowledge of medical gas systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems & associated equipment such as emergency generators, transfer switches, disconnects, etc.
• Knowledge of steam systems, their components and operation.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems, their components and operation.
• Knowledge of control systems as they relate to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and digital.
• Understand the operation of fire protection systems.
• Have basic knowledge of construction procedures.

TJC SKILLS:

• Able to develop, implement and manage the Environment of Care TJC standards.
• Maintain to TJC expectations the following programs:

1. Safety Management Program
2. Security Management Program
3. Hazardous Management Program
4. Emergency Management Program
5. Fire Prevention Management Program
6. Medical Equipment Management Program
7. Utility Management Program

• Perform annual evaluations of all seven management programs
• Develop & maintain Plan for Improvements for all seven management programs
• Maintain the Statement of Conditions to JCAHO standards
• Able to identify & address Life Safety issues prior to a TJC visitation.

REGULATORY SKILLS:

• Have knowledge of the following regulatory agencies & programs:

1. TJC – EOC
2. OSHA
3. EPA
4. ADA
5. NFPA
6. NEC
7. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
8. LOCAL / STATE CODES & STANDARDS

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Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the Plant Operations Director Job: contact tinaroberts@contactjc.com or tinaroberts@toprecruiterweb.onmicrosoft.com 

Tina Roberts

Executive & Management Recruitment Services

(415) 770-1200