Job Summary: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.
Qualifications:Education- High School Diploma (required) And
- Equivalent Related experience (required)
- Associates Degree In related discipline (preferred) Or
- Program Trade schooling (preferred)
Work Experience- 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)
Skills and Abilities- 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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:$35.85 - $53.35
Workshift:Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:No
FTE %:100
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Daily Hours:8
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Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience. 
