Manager Plant Operations

Concord Hospital•Laconia, NH

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Facility Operations, this position plans, organizes, manages, and operates all components of the Facility Departments of Concord Hospital Laconia and Franklin. This includes Plant Operations, Maintenance, Boiler Plant, Grounds and Facility Projects. The Manager is responsible for creating a physical environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by managing the operations of the department and by providing measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the department’s performance and the physical plant and infrastructure. The manager will provide leadership, education, vision, motivation and a working environment that promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction while ensuring consistent, safe and reliable operation of hospital infrastructure and systems. The manager will be integral in maintaining all properties in the enterprise to ensure a sustainable health system. The manager will support the strategic plan by managing the facility operations in an ethical and fiscally prudent manner.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in an engineering field (i.e. electrical, mechanical) or business degree from a four-year college or university and three years experience; or ten years related experience and/or training. Management training is desirable.
Valid New Hampshire Driver's License. Driving record from Department of Motor Vehicles, and proof of insurance coverage, which complies with organization and departmental Driving Policy.
CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) designation from the American Hospital Association.
4 years experience in field.
2 years progressive supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team as well as be a team member.
Appropriate certifications, licenses or registrations when/where required.
Must be familiar with federal, state, and local codes and standards including but not limited to DNV, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and building codes.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage, and control the activities of the plant operations and maintenance functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and grounds
Together with the Project Operations Manager plan, organize and manage all components of facility related projects, capital and minor.
Assist in the management of space allocation throughout the entire enterprise. Participates in the Space Committee.
Maintain performance improvement activities within the department, while providing oversight and education to various department functions.
Responsible for the development and regular updates of policies and procedures relative to DNV (CMS Accreditation), federal, state, and local codes, and other regulatory agencies.
Ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulatory requirements.
Recommend strategy for procurement of energy (natural gas and electricity) and development of energy conservation plan. This includes evaluation and implementation of possible COGEN facilities.
Participate in the Environment of Care and Safety Committee.
Plan, budget and prioritize Capital infrastructure investments for the Laconia and Franklin campuses and satellite locations.
Develop Facility Operations operating budget and tracking throughout the year.
Recruit, retain and develop staff and manages performance.
Responsible for customer relations and customer service initiatives.
Participates in and supports departmental and organizational change.