Manager, Central Plant Operations - Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

8d•$48 - $81

About The Position

The Manager of Central Plant Operations at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital guides a team responsible for reliable operation of the hospital's central plant and utility infrastructure, supporting patient care and hospital operations. The role oversees plant operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgets, staffing, vendors, emergency response, and infrastructure projects. It also develops operational policies and improvement strategies focused on reliability, efficiency, energy use, safety, and service delivery. This position is eligible for a Management Incentive Payment (MIP). Contact a Talent Acquisition partner for details.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, minimum.
At least two years of leadership experience overseeing technical or maintenance staff.
At least four years of experience in central plant, facilities engineering, hospital facilities, or plant operations.
Valid steam engineer license (500 HP or greater) appropriate for high-pressure boiler systems.
EPA Universal Certification for handling refrigerants in accordance with federal regulations.
Los Angeles Unlimited Steam Engineer License issued by the City of Los Angeles.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in an acute care hospital or regulated healthcare environment.
Any EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and performance management for Stationary Engineers, BMS Coordinators, and other assigned staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluations, succession planning, and professional development.
Manage safe, consistent operation, servicing, and improvement of the Central Plant and its boilers, chillers, HVAC, emergency power, medical gas, water treatment, electrical distribution, and building automation systems.
Develop operational goals and metrics and implement strategies to improve reliability, efficiency, energy utilization, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.
Administer and monitor operating and capital budgets, manage labor, equipment, and contractor expenses, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and develop long-range asset management, equipment replacement, and reliability strategies.
Make independent decisions during utility disruptions, equipment failures, and emergencies; direct responses to restore critical services and maintain patient-care continuity.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements, including survey readiness, documentation, inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective action plans.
Oversee vendors and contractors, including scope development, contract administration, project coordination, quality assurance, and acceptance of completed work.
Establish staffing plans and work priorities to provide 24/7 coverage of critical utility systems while promoting engagement, accountability, safety, and professional development.
Analyze operational, maintenance, and utility data to identify trends, improve reliability, reduce downtime, optimize energy consumption, and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with Facilities leadership, clinical departments, Infection Prevention, Safety, Environment of Care, and other stakeholders on operations, construction, emergency preparedness, and initiatives.
Oversee infrastructure upgrades, utility modernization, and equipment replacement projects in accordance with organizational priorities and requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain Central Plant policies, standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, and operational standards.
Conduct inspections, operational risk assessments, and quality reviews, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.