Full Time

UHS•Amarillo, TX

106d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the traditional values and advanced technologies in healthcare, combined with the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Amarillo is a great place to live and work, offering natural beauty and quality recreational and educational facilities. We are seeking dedicated and passionate professionals who can contribute to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence, and who share our vision and values. The Director of Plant Engineering Operations is responsible for the effective operation of Plant Engineering, including the ongoing assessment and improvement of all services. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the operations of the Engineering and Maintenance departments. The position ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements, such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Director manages staff and contractors to ensure the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings, plans, predicts, maintains, and repairs building and equipment. The role also utilizes energy management and tracking tools for efficient utility operations and develops and manages operating and capital budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of related experience
Alternative to a bachelor’s degree may be: Associate’s degree with 7 years of qualifying engineering management experience, OR Ten (10) years of qualifying engineering management experience
Knowledge of NFPA, CMS, TJC, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and building automation systems
Strong leadership, financial management, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and Building Management Systems
Active Texas Driver’s License and ability to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Engineering management experience in a large community or teaching hospital of 250+ beds preferred
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification or ability to obtain within one year, preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise staff in assigned areas, including recruitment, hiring, development, coaching, evaluation, and discipline. Establish work priorities, staffing plans, schedules, and training programs. Promote employee engagement, accountability, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. Ensure departmental training, certifications, and required education are maintained.
Provide overall departmental leadership and financial stewardship, including developing, managing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets. Support long-range infrastructure planning and capital replacement strategies. Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve operational, financial, quality, and patient satisfaction goals. Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Oversee maintenance, construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement activities. Evaluate equipment performance and establish repair and replacement priorities. Direct project planning, contractor coordination, construction compliance, documentation control, life safety plan maintenance, permitting activities, and infection control and interim life safety processes as required.
Direct environmental safety and regulatory compliance programs. Develop, review, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, manuals, inspection records, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate regulatory surveys and inspections and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain ongoing compliance.
Ensure reliability and performance of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, water, medical gas, vacuum, and other utility infrastructure. Oversee preventive maintenance programs, monitor energy consumption, evaluate utility performance, and identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and cost reduction.
Demonstrate effective leadership through sound judgment, strategic planning, ethical decision-making, organizational awareness, employee development, performance management, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence throughout the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.