Director, Engineering Northern Market

Company: Childrens Health
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

We are expanding care for kids in North Texas! Come and join all that the Children's Health System of Texas offers and make our next success story your own. We have new career opportunities in our Northern market as exciting as our hospital expansion. Located just 36 minutes north of Dallas, TX, Children's Medical Center Plano is a world-class pediatric hospital. To ensure we continue offering the same outstanding, convenient care, we are increasing from a Level IV to Level III trauma designation and adding a new eight-story tower home to 212 patient beds. Want to know more about our culture at Children's Medical Center Plano? Watch our video! Director, Engineering Northern Market The Director of Engineering for the Northern Market is responsible for the development, execution, and administration of all engineering responsibilities on the Plano campus. This individual manages department operations; plans, implements, and monitors budgets, goals and objectives for the department and the associated staff; overseeing the short- and long-term strategies to support the financial and business goals of the department and the organization. Facilities operations, maintenance, and repair (OM&R) oversight includes: utility system and central utility plant; electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; room pressurization program; fire damper testing & inspection; painting; roof; interior and exterior lighting systems; door inspection, pneumatic tube system; kitchen equipment; elevator; medical gas systems; parking structure; windows and treatments; life safety equipment inspection and testing; ERCOT demand response program management; daily plant operations (steam generation, chilled water, etc.) and maintenance of all utility systems (power distribution, AHUs/HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, etc.); and, grounds and landscaping. The Director is responsible for the safe work practices of personnel as well as the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the equipment and facility. Highlighted responsibilities include: - Oversight and daily operations and management of department and associated personnel. o Ensures daily staffing levels meet operational needs and makes efficient use of resources. Manages supervisors and other departmental employees. o Assigns work to Engineering staff as determined by preventive maintenance schedules and repair needs. o Verifies that all Engineering staff are properly educated and trained on administrative and departmental policies and procedures; monitors the skillset of staff and provide or arrange for additional training as needed. o Responsible for working and coordinating with the safety department to maintain standards and resolve issues. Ensures all maintenance and inspections required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) are completed per requirements and properly documented. Participates in audits/surveys (TJC/CMS) as necessary. - . Manages and coordinates all activities with campus leadership and tenants. o Ensures all Code-required maintenance and testing of equipment and systems is properly accomplished and documented. o Plans, coordinates, and supervises planned utility shutdowns in support of project work. o Coordinates accomplishment of minor construction projects using both contractor and in-house assets. o Gives input into Design Drawings (DDs) and takes hand-offs of PD&C projects including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), blueprints, warranty, and training. Reviews drawings and other technical documentation to ensure accuracy and proper function for proposed new systems. o Serves on-call after hours to respond to incidents or emergencies as required. Assists with planning and budgeting annually for infrastructure projects. Initiates and Responds to all Life & Fire Safety issues. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: The successful candidate will have: - At least 10 years' experience in facilities management and/or operations. - Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experience in a timely manner is an essential function of the job. - Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job. - Four-year Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience is required. ABOUT US: At Children's Health, we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children. We take pride in providing a rich and rewarding career opportunities that enable team members to reach their highest potential. Children's Health has been named for nine consecutive years as one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Reviews. Children's Health was chosen based on our robust benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities and work environment that promotes employee collaboration and satisfaction.

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