Plant Engineering Manager

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

About The Position

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. Ensure the SJRMC Plant Engineering Department provides: a safe, comfortable, attractive, and welcoming healthcare environment for all properties; reflects an attitude of helpfulness and service; and operates in the upper 50% of the Thompson Top 100 Hospitals.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years experience managing related to building and grounds maintenance or construction
At least two (2) years experience coordinating or supervising the work of others within healthcare facilities maintenance or engineering
Proven program management experience
Initiative (recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it)
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Computer applications experience (Microsoft Word and Excel, and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)).
OTHER: Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, patient, polite, and thorough
Strong human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with hospital staff, and people from outside the organization
Articulate oral and written communications skills
Must be willing and able to learn, share knowledge with, and teach, others
Must have the ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications for installation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and assemblies
Numerical ability necessary to make proper calculations for estimates of repairs and maintenance, and to prepare reports
Experience keeping accurate and legible records and making reports and passing healthcare facilities accreditation surveys (CMS or Joint Commission – preferably both)

Nice To Haves

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related field (e.g. Engineering Technology) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager preferred
Professional Engineering registration a plus
General mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grounds keeping, as well as strong customer service skills
The ability to inspire others in the performance of their duties is an excellent trait to exhibit for this position
Able to coordinate multiple projects, and meet schedules and negotiated commitments
Specific knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and the ability to use an electrical meter would be helpful
Financial management experience

Responsibilities

Support the Engineering Supervisor, Production Control staff, Engineering and Grounds keeping crews
Assist with interviewing potential employees, and training those hired
Serve as the second line Supervisor, along with the Assistant Manager of Engineering, for personnel issues including, but not limited to; approving time off; performance evaluations; grievances and initial disciplinary action
Review departmental policies, update and develop new policies as necessary
Enforce policies and procedures for all department personnel on an equal basis
Perform spot inspections to verify quality control of work done by crews
Ensure work performed by staff is equal to or above established codes and standards, and completed in a safe manner
Follow-up to ensure, needed equipment, materials and supplies get ordered as necessary
Assume responsibility for keeping work areas safe, orderly, and appropriately clean
Be familiar with proper start-up, testing, running and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on major / key maintained equipment and systems (e.g., Life Safety related and critical Utilities)
Oversee the management of the CMMS to track Life Safety, Periodic/Preventive Maintenance, and other work order records and statistics
Be alert for unsafe conditions, and items needing Plant Engineering attention
Direct Work Orders be issued to correct such conditions, and ensure follow-up is done on corrective actions
Report more serious problems to upper management for instructions and/or possible contract scheduling
Plan and determine priorities for special projects, ensure they are properly coordinated, and monitor their status
Establish departmental performance goals and objectives
Manage departmental resources to effectively accomplish goals and objectives in the most efficient manner
Develop and manage the department budget, and compile requested reports for upper management
Help guide staff development, performance improvement and personal educational goals
Keep abreast of information and developments within the field of field of buildings and grounds management, and supervision
Utilize management tools to track and improve performance (e.g., computerized maintenance management system, Thomson 100 Top Hospitals®, ‘Dashboards’, Six Sigma®, etc.)
Direct the preparation of reports required by upper management
Keep a neat personal appearance
Learn and abide by other applicable SJRMC / Department policies and procedures
Maintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)
Perform all other duties as may be assigned
Be committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job duties
Each caregiver is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship