Traveling Plant & Operations Maintenance Director

Aramark•Dallas, TX

12h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Traveling Plant & Operations Maintenance Director to join the Aramark Healthcare+ West Region, providing hands‑on leadership and operational support across acute care accounts throughout the region. This role steps into vacant, transitional, or challenged environments to stabilize operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen client confidence, frequently serving as the most senior on‑site operational leader. The position requires 100% travel, adaptability for short‑notice assignments, and may transition into a permanent account or broader leadership role based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

5–7 years of healthcare plant operations or facilities maintenance leadership experience in acute care or large, complex facilities
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, including Joint Commission standards
Proven ability to lead teams through change, operational instability, or leadership gaps
Demonstrated financial accountability, including P&L responsibility
Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance and building systems, including HVAC/R, boilers, chillers, generators, and life safety systems
Experience supporting multiple sites or serving in regional, interim, or turnaround leadership roles
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience engaging executive‑level clients
Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Ability to travel 100% and operate independently across multiple accounts
Must reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent technical experience
Applicable licenses for heating, piping, and cooling systems (e.g., S‑1, S‑2)

Responsibilities

Plans, administers, and directs all activities related to facility maintenance and engineering services across assigned healthcare accounts, ensuring compliance with Aramark Healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and client requirements
Rapidly assesses operational performance in vacant, troubled, or transitional accounts and implements corrective action plans to stabilize safety, compliance, financial performance, and patient satisfaction
Drives adherence to Aramark operating program standards, preventive maintenance programs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, safety, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards
Provides oversight of all utility and building systems, including electrical, HVAC/R, boilers, chillers, plumbing, water treatment, energy management, fire safety, life safety systems, and grounds
Serves as the primary client‑facing leader for plant operations, maintaining strong relationships with hospital leadership through visible presence, communication, and rounding
Leads, mentors, and manages Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and front‑line employees, ensuring engagement, development, accountability, and compliance with HR policies
Oversees vendor management, including service contracts, performance monitoring, and cost controls
Develops operational forecasts, manages component accounting functions, supports capital budget planning, and explains financial variances
Ensures consistent utilization of ISIS Pro and related systems to manage preventive maintenance and operational performance
Identifies opportunities for operational improvement, service recovery, and potential Aramark service expansion
Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and independent judgment in a high‑travel role, including managing short‑notice deployments and travel disruptions