Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position: Director - Plant Engineering Oerations

Position Summary: Responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of Plant Engineering, and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of all services. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls the operations of the Engineering and Maintenance departments. Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc. Manages staff and contractors to adequately ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings. Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment. Utilizes energy management and tracking tools to maintain efficient utility operations. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Direct and supervises staff in assigned areas:
Recruit, hire, develop, coach, evaluate, and when necessary, discipline staff in accordance with organizational policy. Establish work priorities, staffing plans, schedules, and training programs. Promote a culture of employee engagement, accountability, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. Ensure departmental training, certifications, and required education are maintained.
2. Provide overall departmental leadership and financial stewardship:
Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets. Support long-range infrastructure planning and capital replacement strategies. Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve operational, financial, quality, and patient satisfaction goals. Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
3. Oversee maintenance, construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement activities:
Evaluate equipment performance and establish repair and replacement priorities. Direct project planning, contractor coordination, construction compliance, documentation control, life safety plan maintenance, permitting activities, and infection control and interim life safety processes as required.
4. Direct environmental safety and regulatory compliance programs:
Develop, review, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, manuals, inspection records, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate regulatory surveys and inspections and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain ongoing compliance.
5. Ensure reliability and performance of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, water, medical gas, vacuum, and other utility infrastructure. Oversee preventive maintenance programs, monitor energy consumption, evaluate utility performance, and identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and cost reduction.
6. Demonstrate effective leadership through sound judgment, strategic planning, ethical decision-making, organizational awareness, employee development, performance management, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence throughout the department.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

E ducation, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or 8 years of experience
• Alternative to a bachelor's degree may be:

- Associate's degree with 3 years of qualifying engineering experience, OR

- Five (5) years of qualifying engineering experience

• Engineering management experience in a large community or teaching hospital of 250+ beds preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge of NFPA, CMS, TJC, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and building automation systems
• Strong leadership, financial management, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and Building Management Systems

License/Certification:

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
• Active Texas Driver's License and ability to travel as required

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Physical Effort found in normal office environment.

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.).

Activity:
1. Standing
2. Walking
3. Sitting
4. Balancing
5. Kneeling
6. Crouching
7. Crawling
8. Reaching/Working Overhead
9. Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
10. Climbing
11. Pushing (up to 50 lbs)
12. Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
13. Visual acuity - see and identify objects at a distance
14. Visual acuity - focus on and identify near objects
15. Discern colors - distinguish and identify different colors
16. Hear normal sounds with background noise
17. Distinguish sounds - differentiate between varying sounds and tones

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.