Director of Plant Operations

UHS•Anchorage, AK

11d

About The Position

Director of Plant Operations - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to individuals facing psychiatric or substance abuse challenges. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments. Join us, and you'll become part of a supportive network of peers and leaders dedicated to continuous learning and industry excellence. At North Star, your career can thrive through robust education opportunities and advancement within the Universal Health Services (UHS) network. Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day. We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles: Service Excellence Continuous Improvement Employee Development Ethical and Fair Treatment Teamwork Compassion Innovation Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve. The Position we are seeking: We are seeking a Director of Plant Operations/Safety is responsible for oversight of public utilities, security systems (alarms, access controls, etc.), HVAC systems, physical plant operations, grounds landscaping as well as managing capital projects and the Environment of Care program. This individual ensures compliance with pertinent healthcare building codes, accreditation standards, OSHA, and contractual work specifications; and oversees emergency facilities operational initiatives and plans. In addition, this individual oversees all construction projects and any work performed by outside vendors and contractors, while assuring that all work performed meets fire and safety codes.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor's degree in Facilities Maintenance or combination of training and experience.
Experience: 5 (five) years direct experience in health care facility maintenance and management.
Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and revision of all policies and procedures related to Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) compliance. Uses research and regulation in policy formulation.
Monitors all environments for safe practices. Directly observes staff behaviors to identify methods to reduce risks.
Educates staff on EOC regulations including fire safety, emergency procedures and codes, MSDS, etc. during orientation, annual skills fair, and on an on-going basis.
Annually evaluates EOC compliance program. Analyzes trends and effectiveness of strategies.
Leads and chairs the EOC Committee. Conducts safety rounds with other EOC committee members and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Develops plans and conducts fire and emergency preparedness drills including use of Hazard Vulnerability Analysis and community involvement.
Serves as Safety Officer.
Schedules work based upon established priorities, budgetary constraints and agreed upon plan of preventative maintenance.
Conducts various maintenance inspections and safety surveys to ensure a safe environment according to various local, state and federal regulations and other applicable standards.
Ensures proper maintenance in all areas of the environment including buildings and grounds.
Oversees maintenance on all equipment, buildings, vehicles, etc. as necessary.
Ensures that all new equipment is tested prior to being placed into services.
Ensures that periodic testing are carried out and that training protocols are established for its use.
Coordinates the ordering, stocking and monitoring of supplies, parts and various equipment.
Researches the purchase of new items and completion of the CAR process. Assists in the design, development, planning and bidding phases.
Manages construction and tracks all construction projects
Negotiates appropriately with various contractors and suppliers of the facility and supervises the work.
Provides for the maintenance and back up of utilities, mechanical, telephonic and alarm systems.
Manages construction projects, including coordinating with contractors for design and build out, budget management, project management and code compliance.
Participate in the annual budget preparation.
Ensure the facility’s dollars are spent in the most economical fashion to maintain the equipment in the plant.
Provide support in planning and achieving remodeling projects.
Coordinate with outside contractors any necessary repairs beyond facility operations capability or time scope, within reasonable cost.