Engineering Manager - Full Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Leads the engineering and plant operations department of the Baroness Campus and surrounding properties. Directs the overall daily activities of the department to ensure the highest standards of customer services and support of patient care. Develops and administers programs and schedules to ensure that both preventive and corrective maintenance of the central energy plant, the cogeneration power plant, and campus infrastructure and mechanical systems are done in a cost effective, efficient and timely manner in compliance with standards and regulations. Selects, trains, orients, and assigns departmental staff members in a manner that ensures efficient departmental operations and complies with relevant regulations governing the employment process. Assist the director in the development of a multi-year capital plan and develops annual capital budgets for the plant operations department on the Baroness Campus. Assist the director in the development of an annual operating budget for the engineering and plant operations department. Selects, negotiates with, and manages third-party contractors / vendors engaged in operating and maintaining properties. Establishes and maintains a safety-first culture by promoting and driving safe work practices timely training, and best practices. Promotes a harmonious work environment that is conducive to employee retention and high morale. Works closely with colleagues in construction services to ensure projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner that negates the impact to patient care and business operations. Optimizes total-cost-of-ownership over the life of the Erlanger assets. Develops training programs for supervisors, team leaders and non-exempt staff to ensure competencies are maximized. Exercises excellent written and verbal communication skills in working with clinical leaders to ensure building operations and systems operate in the best support of patient care and patient safety. Ensures department operations are conducted with the highest standards of customer service. Manages payroll, schedules, performance reviews and ensures 24/7 staffing of critical department functions. Oversees the management of critical infrastructure shutdowns with minimal interruption to hospital operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
5 years of leadership experience in facilities management within a hospital or complex institution with similar infrastructure and mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or technical training/education with diploma in appropriate fields plus 10 years experience.
Status as a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) with the American Hospital Association.

Responsibilities

Leads the engineering and plant operations department
Directs the overall daily activities of the department
Develops and administers programs and schedules for maintenance
Selects, trains, orients, and assigns departmental staff members
Assist the director in the development of a multi-year capital plan
Assist the director in the development of an annual operating budget
Selects, negotiates with, and manages third-party contractors / vendors
Establishes and maintains a safety-first culture
Promotes a harmonious work environment
Works closely with colleagues in construction services
Optimizes total-cost-of-ownership over the life of the Erlanger assets
Develops training programs for supervisors, team leaders and non-exempt staff
Exercises excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ensures department operations are conducted with the highest standards of customer service
Manages payroll, schedules, performance reviews and ensures 24/7 staffing of critical department functions
Oversees the management of critical infrastructure shutdowns