Plant Engineer

Valley Children’s Healthcare • Madera, CA

3d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Facilities and Plant Engineering Department is a multi-skilled service department dedicated to maintaining the reliability of utility, life safety, and operational systems throughout the Valley Children’s Network. Operating 24/7 with at least one staff member on-site, we ensure continuous support. Our utility systems include emergency power, electrical distribution, domestic hot and cold-water supply, water wells, sewer lift stations, storm water systems, steam boilers, HVAC equipment, medical gas systems, pneumatic tube systems, and de-ionized water systems. We manage life safety systems such as fire alarm detection, notification and extinguishing systems, egress illumination, fire compartment systems, and fire-rated doors. Our team responds to fire incidents and conducts fire drills. Additionally, we maintain operational systems, including kitchen equipment, refrigerators, ice machines, patient beds, surgical tables, lighting systems, grounds maintenance, hospital fleet vehicle upkeep, key control, and door hardware repairs. Our commitment ensures that all systems function effectively to support the safety and comfort of our patients and staff. The Lead Plant Engineer provides technical leadership, coordination, and oversight for the Plant Engineering and Utility Engineer teams in support of hospital operations, off‑site facilities, and central plant systems. This position serves as a working lead—performing skilled maintenance duties while also supporting workload distribution, training, quality control, and daily operational oversight. The role is intended to alleviate workload on the Manager of Plant Services and strengthen frontline supervision, ensuring efficient completion of preventive maintenance, rapid response to equipment issues, and improved continuity of operations across hospital and offsite locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• Equivalent Related experience (required)
• Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Fire monitoring and life‑safety systems
• Electrical systems and motor controls
• Boiler and steam systems
• Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems (required)

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree In related discipline (preferred)
• Program Trade schooling (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and technical guidance to Plant Engineers and Utility Engineer staff.
• Lead, schedule, and prioritize work assignments to ensure efficient operations and compliance with organizational standards.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members to enhance skills, performance, and readiness for increased responsibility.
• Oversee maintenance workflows, ensuring timely completion of preventive and corrective work orders.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to support operational needs, project planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices across all maintenance activities.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees