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What We Offer

As the Manager of Plant Engineering Services, you will play a vital role in supporting a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this community hospital setting, you will lead plant operations and facility maintenance activities while working closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and external partners. Your leadership ensures that critical building systems operate efficiently and safely—supporting exceptional patient care when it matters most.

+ A mission-driven organization focused on improving the health of our communities

+ Opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop a skilled Plant Engineering Services team

+ A collaborative hospital environment with strong leadership and clinical partnerships

+ Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

+ A stable, long-term career with opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

+ Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, and control plant operations and facility maintenance functions, including physical structures, HVAC, mechanical systems, utilities, and grounds

+ Ensure all systems are maintained in a safe, compliant, and fully operative condition

+ Provide leadership and accountability for labor management, materials control, and departmental budgeting

+ Train and develop Plant Engineering Services personnel, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and performance excellence

+ Coordinate and oversee work performed by outside vendors and contractors

+ Manage maintenance contracts for equipment, machinery, and building systems

+ Serve as a change agent, role model, facilitator, and coach for team members across all shifts

+ Lead efforts to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency within the department

+ Partner effectively with hospital leadership, physicians, nursing, and other departments to support clinical operations and patient experience

+ Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including The Joint Commission, DNV, CMS, and applicable codes

What We're Looking For

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED, required

+ Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Experience

+ Five years of experience in healthcare engineering and operations, required

+ Leadership or lead technician experience, preferred

Licensure / Certification

+ Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Thorough knowledge of the design, operation, and repair of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and utility systems, including medical gas and fire protection systems

+ Strong understanding of building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, and healthcare regulatory standards

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings

+ Proficiency with data analysis, organization, and presentation

+ Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing applications

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, administration, nursing, departmental leaders, patients, families, and external agencies

+ Proven leadership skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

+ Ability to build, engage, and lead a self-directed, high-performing team

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

132915