OPS Manager/Engineer-Day (Plant)
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY: Exhibit a strong, self motivated work ethic. Possess the effectiveness to plan, organize, direct and supervise assigned activities of the Engineering Department/Service function which are necessary in maintaining the physical structure, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, fire alarm systems, utilities and grounds of the hospital in and operative and safe working condition. This position may have the need to manage multiple site operations. Be accountable to the Director for planning and maintaining an effective organization, for administering labor and material controls, for training of maintenance personnel on safety and for effective management practices. Have effective communication skills at all organizational levels; possess knowledge of the Life Safety Code® and Regulatory Compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Associates Degree in Engineering, Management, Business or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Business preferred. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager/CHFM, HVAC, Electrical, Stationary Engineering or other certification/licenses preferred
Work Experience (Years and Area): Five plus years hospital or related work experience preferred, familiar with healthcare operations, Budgeting, Regulatory Agency Requirements such as TJC, DNV, TDSHS, CARF, and NFPA
Management Experience (Years and Area):Five plus years experiences of supervisory level in engineering maintenance.
Equipment Operated: Valid Texas Drivers License preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports
Other Skills: Analytical; Mathematics; Typing; P.C.; MS Word; MS Excel; CMMS Access
Work Schedule: Flexible; Travel
Other Requirements: Extended education and knowledge of utility systems, MEPF, Infrastructure, (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire protection), Other licenses such as Boiler operator preferred.