Plant Operations Manager

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Plant Operations Manager, who is to provide leadership to the Plant Operations Department at IMC by actively directing and supporting the Plant Operations staff at each hospital campus and offsite location with all work related to the physical plant, ancillary systems, engineering, grounds, security, and safety. This role manages Environment of Care (EOC) and completes preventive maintenance, surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and has extensive knowledge with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other regulatory agencies' requirements. The Plant Operations Manager provides direct support to the Plant Operations staff at the facility to ensure successful implementation and oversight of the hospital's plant operations, safety, and security. This role also provides guidance and project management on construction/remodeling projects upon direction from organizational leadership. The Manager presents a positive professional image of the hospital to all IMC staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and the public.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelors Degree preferred

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Plant Operations preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in leadership preferred 
• Knowledge of Hospital plant operations, to include TJC and CMS standards.
• Experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, construction, Life Safety Code, security and current applicable standards.
• Capable and professional electronic, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) designation a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage, all Plant and Security Staff.
• Prepare and Manage Annual Plant Operations budget
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs
• Project and Construction management and oversight.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines.
• Coordinate license and insurance monitoring for all established Contractors and Vendors
• Conduct regular inspections of all Life Safety Systems including fire extinguishers, sprinkler, and alarm systems.
• Establish and obtain bids for all capital projects.
• Ensure that the exterior of both Campuses property is maintained including landscaping, lawn, lighting, parking, drainage.
• Prepare and follow approved department budget.
• Management and oversight of Biomedical Support Services as a plant service line.
• Inventory control for Plant including all general supplies, chemicals, parts, and equipment.
• Schedule and conduct training sessions and department meetings.
• Functions as Safety officer and Develops and maintains organization wide safety, emergency and disaster plans.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Great medical benefit plan
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!