Job Description

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Job Summary:

Directs the Engineering Department in support of the Wellstar mission. Chairs the Environment of Care Committee. Implements the EOC management plans. Assists the Safety Officer in reviewing policies. Manages the safety surveillance program. In taking reasonable actions necessary to prevent or resolve hazardous conditions is authorized to direct planned and corrective maintenance on systems per manufacturers recommendations, and/or in a matter that is determined to be adequate and safe; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; coordinates contract maintenance and installations; coordinates critical systems preventative maintenance and repairs to include :
boiler and steam systems, vertical transport, plumbing and water, electrical power, emergency power, HVAC, medical gases and natural gas.
Strives to achieve compliance with pertinent laws and regulations including local, state and federal regulations and Joint Commission standards;
maintains an adequately trained and competent staff; provides guidance to Plant Operations Supervisor and staff; strives to provide excellent customer service to associates, the medical group, physicians, visitors and patients; Under the guidance of the Administrative Director of Facilities oversees and maintains hospital properties and buildings to include medical group leased properties and Medical Park Foundation properties; oversees the everyday business and activities of the Engineering Department.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Department Day-To-Day Operations

• Coordinates with Supervisor that the interior and exterior of assigned facilities are at a desired level.

• Facilitates interior signage program if applicable by coordinating with department management in ordering replacement signage for new construction and supervising installation.

• Schedules and/or conducts routine visits of the facilities maintained keeping them to an established WellStar level of appearance and operation.

• Maintains accurate logs and ledgers for local, state, and federal requirements and in keeping with WellStar standards.

• Takes an active role in meeting the needs of facility management.

• Communicates well with all levels of management.

• Keeps an accurate updated list and status of WellStar West Georgia / Medical Group off-campus facilities.

• Coordinates with leadership and supervisors to plan and implement equipment and system upgrades and replacements to avoid costly repairs and downtime.

• Maintain testing records for utility systems (fire alarm, fire sprinkler systems, medical gas, backflows, generator, etc.)

Financial Planning

• Assist with managing approved capital items/projects.

• Develop operational and capital budgets for engineering and clinical engineering and assisting ancillary departments.

• Understands and implements the proper accounting procedures for the charging of parts and labor to the appropriate charge codes.

• Evaluates, updates, and implements changes to improve energy conservation.

• Advises department Director in long and short-term capital plans.

Department Operations

• Coordinates with direct reports to schedule work duties in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

• Reviews construction drawings for assigned facilities.

• Completes special projects and assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.

• Ensures cost-effective control of parts and materials used for repairs.

• Properly manages and coordinates with Supervisors and Team Leaders if applicable On-Call responsibilities and performs follow-up with written and verbal reports.

• Special tasks as assigned

Personnel Management

• Schedules work duties in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

• Complies with department shift start/stop and break times.

• Evaluate personnel needs and changes.

• Perform Annual Personnel Evaluations and related duties.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a similar field Required or

• Other Education Certifications from accredited educational institutes. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in the mechanical, facilities, and people management field Required

• Knowledge related to Joint Commission, CMS, and LSC compliance is a plus. Preferred

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work,

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