POSITION SUMMARY
The Supervisor, Electrical and Plant Operations assumes responsibility to manage the shift to shift operations of the department associated with the direct operations of the Central Utility Plant (CUP), Central Electrical Plant (CEP), hospital, and off site facilities as needed. They will maintain, repair, and install electrical equipment throughout the hospital and supporting facilities (CUP, CEP, SSB, and parking facilities as needed). The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations oversees maintenance teams, manages installations, repairs, and maintenance of electrical systems, and ensures compliance with safety codes and project timelines. The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations provides high quality work in a safe environment. The Supervisor, Electrical Plant Operations aids to develop staff; they plan, schedule, and inspect work, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage resources, collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals; and provides service excellence. This individual remains competent in the area of practice and is able to take on staff assignments as needed.
The Supervisor, Electrical and Plant Operations assists the Manager Facilities Services with but not limited to:
- On and Off –Site operations, delegating tasks to electrical and maintenance staff, assuring projects and work orders are completed efficiently and safely
- Providing motivation and assistance when necessary
- Workforce planning; and development.
- Establishing and implementing standards for practice and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for staff in their area of responsibility;
- The ongoing support and cultivation of a culture of shared decision making;
- Budgeting and planning and goal setting.
Ensuring safe and compliant facilities
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Supervises the (CEP), (CUP) and hospital operations staff: Provides general direction, organization, monitoring, and supervision for hospital and off site facility maintenance operations. Provides technical assistance to the facility manager and spot-checks work completed by maintenance teams and contractors frequently and reviews work for safety, compliance, neatness, cleanliness, efficiency and overall results.
LEADERSHIP VALUES
The MNH Leadership Values we are striving to emulate:
- Respect, appreciation and caring for all-positive outlook
- Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
- Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
- Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations
- Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
- Ownership of actions and results focused
- Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
- Courage
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized training in related field preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.
- Diploma, or degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Within one (1) year of hire /transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, “Healthcare Facilities Code”, Certificate of Attendance.
- Annually achieves Continued Education Credits (CECs) until (ASHE), NFPA-101-2012, “Life Safety Code”, Certificate of Attendance is completed.
Experience:
- 5+ years of facilities experience preferred, including experience with medium (12,470 volts) and low voltage electrical systems.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrician experience in industrial, institutional or healthcare facilities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to lead, motivate and focus the team while tracking progress
- Leverage data and draws conclusions on how to best evolve operations to improve metrics through goal setting
- Ability to identify and assess a problem and develop ideas for resolution
- Capability to actively participate in the annual operating and capital budgeting process, monitoring budget performances on a monthly basis
- Aptitude to work with high, medium and low voltage systems including Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), generators and transformers, experienced with plant operations and industrial boilers.
- Understanding electrical theory
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and electrical diagrams
- Ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems
- Knowledge and oversite of electrical codes
- Expertise in using various electrical tools and testing equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent hand-eye coordination
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under stressful situations.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.
- Effectively communicates verbally with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to document data and other information.
- Ability to read and interpret written communication.
- Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
- Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Health System.
- Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.
License/Certification/Registration:
1) Valid driver license required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives minimal supervision from the Manager Facilities Services. Performs all duties in an independent manner.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Supervises the activities of assigned employees .
