Director of Plant Operations
Salary: 100000 - 136000
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Posted: November 25 2024
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Implements the strategic programming objectives of the hospital by incorporating them into the long-range planning process for facilities; planning for facilities, equipment, and other resources needed to support new programs and initiatives; maintaining existing property, facilities, equipment, roadways, parkways, grounds, power plants, and other physical resources used by hospital staff, visitors, and patients.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Follow a business plan that supports the health center’s strategic goals.
- Be involved with the strategic planning for the health center by participating in capital equipment allocation and capital improvements.
- Schedules equipment installations and capital improvement projects.
- Operates the department within budget guidelines.
- Maintain the facility by assigning work orders and PM’s and follows up to assure work is completed.
- Chapter Leader of both Life Safety, and Environment of Care for Joint Commission Standards
- Holds the responsibility of Hospital Safety Officer and Chairs Safety committee.
- Communicates with CEO, CFO, CNO, Associate Administrators and Department Directors on a regular basis.
- Files Local, State, and EPA reports.
- Responsible for contracting natural gas futures and hedges.
- Coordinates unit, office, department moves within the facility.
- Maintains records and organizes information.
- Works with staff to develop leadership skills, resolve issues, and create a team response to issues.
- Actively involved in energy audits and cost containment measures.
- Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Working knowledge for OSHA compliance.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospital Admin, or Technical Training is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years’ work experience as facility’s manager. Work experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Engineering and basic safety knowledge in a healthcare setting preferred.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
- CHFM or CBET within 1 year of employment