DIRECTOR PLANT OPS AND MAINTENANCE at Cooper University Health Care

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Direct and control the Hospital Plant, surrounding administrative buildings and some Outpatient Facilities 24/7/365. Work with a team of experienced, qualified professionals to ensure that value objectives are met in all maintenance, plant engineering, and capital improvements.

Supervise a team of +/- 40 individuals including electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, carpenters, PM mechanics, licensed stationary engineers, and general maintenance and plant operations. Experience with a unionized workforce a plus.

Plan, direct, budget, financially manage and coordinate all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance. Ability to develop a predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance and operations budget.

Ability to purchase, manage and run utilities operations and consumption; Experience in the management of co-generation facilities preferred.

Understanding and ability to optimize building controls for improved efficiencies.

Ability to lead a team to develop and implement a utilities masterplan and utility management plan. Develop a conservation plan around the use of power, gas, and steam; work with senior leadership on an education plan for staff to participate in all aspects of energy conservation.

Experience in working with a computerized maintenance management system with the goal of improving data and performance. Develop measurable delivery metrics to chart and affirm Maintenance and Operations Departments are on a continual path of improvement.

Customer Service oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with leaders from other departments within the system is a must.

Goal oriented individual with a willingness to champion the critical role of Maintenance Operations.
Experience Required

2 years’ experience in facilities management.  Experience with direct responsibility for plant engineering and maintenance in a healthcare facility.

Demonstrated experience with service and maintenance contract administration.

Experience in managing operational and capital projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Technical degree with demonstrated on-going continuing education in related areas such as engineering, facilities management, HVAC or controls management, or general management or applicable job experience

License/Certification Requirements

Driver’s License required

CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) preferred;

Working knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) preferred.