• Director of Plant Engineering

    Catholic Health Services (West Islip, NY)


    Overview

     

    Join Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center on Long Island’s South Shore, and be a part of a mission-driven organization that’s redefining healthcare through excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

    Job Details

    We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Plant Engineering to lead all aspects of facility operations, engineering, maintenance, and capital improvement. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring safety, compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence across our hospital campus.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead plant operations, preventive maintenance, and in-house renovations across all hospital facilities and grounds

    + Develop and implement short- and long-term engineering goals, policies, and cost-effective strategies

    + Manage department budgets and optimize resource allocation

    + Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA)

    + Drive sustainability and lead execution of the hospital’s 2030 decarbonization roadmap

    + Support capital development and modernization projects

    + Foster a high-performance team culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field

    + 5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare engineering and plant operations

    + Strong knowledge of hospital systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)

    + Project management experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

    + Experience in energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and environmental sustainability preferred

    + CHFM certification preferred

     

    Salary Range

     

    USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

     

    Why Catholic Health?

     

    + Generous benefits, tuition assistance & defined benefit pension

    + A collaborative culture that values growth and innovation

    + Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure improvements at a top regional hospital

     

    The salary rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.