Director of Plant Operations

Job Description

Our client, a large medical center, is hiring a Director of Plant Operations. This person will manage the Utility Systems Management Program and Fire Safety Program that ensure a safe, functional and supportive environment that meet patient care and operational needs of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Fire Safety Director (FSD) certificate of fitness by FDNY
• Certificate of Fitness for Low PSI Oil Burner
• Develop and implement the Utility Systems Management Plan to manage risks associated with utility systems.
• Develop and implement a Fire Safety Plan that manages fire risks to minimize the potential from fire, smoke and other combustibles.
• Direct the activities of the plant watch engineers, boiler mechanics and refrigeration techs to operate and maintain plant operations: boilers, HVAC system, medical gases, electrical services and other services.
• Perform responsibilities as the Fire Safety Director, including liaison with the FDNY on issues and supervision of the interior fire alarm system and sprinkler system.
• Manage vendors on the inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system and sprinkler system and ensure the proper documentation of the related activities.
• Conduct or coordinate fire drills at the hospital and off-site clinics
• Review and update the Fire Response Plan.
• Conduct fire safety training and orientation.
• Identify and document high-risk operating components of utility systems on the inventory and the activities and frequencies for testing, inspection and maintaining all of these components.
• Direct in-house staff and outside vendors to test and maintain emergency power systems, including emergency generators, automatic transfer switches and UPS.
• Direct plant staff and consultant to prepare submissions and meet requirements from EPA, FDNY, DOB, NYDEP and NYDEC.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and capital needs for plant and building systems operation and maintenance.
• Conduct training of staff to update their skills.
• Perform annual evaluation of the Management Plans to determine whether the goals were achieved and the remedial actions to take.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years job-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering of Facilities Management, preferred
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FPM)
• Experience in low pressure boiler plant operation and refrigeration systems are required
• Experience in high pressure plant desirable
• Knowledge of Life safe code, National Electric Code, and National Fire Code TJC standard required
  
  

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.