Director of Plant Operations

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Department: Facilities Management Job Number: 6535 Pay Rate: $150000-165000 Employment Type: Full Time

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. 
 
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Fran Philips
Vice President, Healthcare Recruitment

Fran is a seasoned recruiter who joined Tal in 2008, after a long career in medical billing for multi-specialty practices including dermatology, dental, and ophthalmology. 

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