Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2

Sodexo Careers•La Mesa, CA

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Chief Engineer/Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2 position providing operations, maintenance, repairs and minor construction for an acute care community hospital in La Mesa, CA. area. This Chief Engineer will oversee Life Safety Compliance for the health system with 562 beds participate in permitting, ILSM, vendor management, and training. Participate as key member of the facilities management team and client leadership. Highly customer interactive position. This position will maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from a number of regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Dept. of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Will maintain regulatory readiness documentation, ensuring the system is in compliance with regulatory standards and the team is trained and ready for regulatory inspections.

Requirements

A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments
Strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape, and energy management
Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a strong P&L understanding; payroll oversight and budgetary oversight on some services
Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills
Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields is preferred.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services

Nice To Haves

Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the operations of all utility systems that support hospital operations.
Ensure compliance with health, safety and medical regulations at the location.
Manages activities concerning technical development and scheduling.
Establishes and manages budgets and productivity targets.
Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project and department budgets.
Ensures maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds are in operative and safe working condition at all times.
Responsible for constant state of readiness to comply with TJC, EOC, Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness survey inspections, preparation and document requirements.
Ensures that the health system is in compliance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Assists in gathering information and assembling files for State Health Inspections.
Works directly with Senior Leadership to develop and implement plans for the hospitals facilities vision and growth.