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