Plant Operations Supervisor - Center City
About The Position
The Plant Operations Supervisor directly assists the Director and Plant Manager in implementing programs and projects established by the Department of Facilities Services. The role ensures work is performed according to specifications, regulations, and standards, and that physical and human resources in the assigned region are maintained cost-effectively and to a high standard. The supervisor provides management leadership and technical expertise for hospital plant operations, including HVACR, plumbing, vessels, piping, and systems delivering gases, liquids, and steam. The position directs staff and resource allocation to support regulatory compliance and system reliability within budget, oversees projects delivered by Craft/Projects Shop staff and contractors, and guides real-time operational analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, restoration, plant reconfiguration, hazardous energy control, and disaster recovery. It also supervises staff development, training, safety, performance management, and preventive and routine maintenance scheduling.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of direct working experience within the trade or craft position.
- MS Office and MS PowerPoint skills.
- Budgeting and financial skills.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
- Provide expertise and management leadership for staff, technical plant operations, and troubleshooting of hospital systems, including HVACR, plumbing systems, vessels, piping, and piped delivery of gases, liquids, and steam.
- Provide leadership, technical direction, and resource allocation for plant operations to ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability within the established budget.
- Manage the development and execution of assigned projects through Craft/Projects Shop staff and trade contractors.
- Lead real-time data collection and analysis to direct plant operations staff in system testing, troubleshooting, discovery, maintenance and repairs, restoration, plant reconfiguration, and hazardous energy control.
- Execute disaster recovery and contingency plans during planned and unplanned work.
- Develop, engage, and supervise staff using continuous improvement techniques, performance evaluations, technical and compliance training, and coaching.
- Participate in internal and campus-wide training and safety programs and make those programs available to employees.
- Manage staff rewards, recognition, and performance improvement plans.
- Establish and maintain preventive and routine maintenance schedules within the region's budget guidelines.
- Supervise tasks for installation, repair, maintenance, and alterations within the area of responsibility.
- Provide written estimates to the facilities manager for maintenance-related work as required.
- Follow Department and University working rules and administer those rules to employees.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement plans.
- Tuition assistance.
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
