Director / Plant Engineering Operations / Full Time - #306438

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Director - Plant Engineering Oerations

Position Summary: Responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of Plant Engineering, and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of all services. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls the operations of the Engineering and Maintenance departments. Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc. Manages staff and contractors to adequately ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings. Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment. Utilizes energy management and tracking tools to maintain efficient utility operations. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and supervises staff in assigned areas:
  
  

Recruit, hire, develop, coach, evaluate, and when necessary, discipline staff in accordance with organizational policy. Establish work priorities, staffing plans, schedules, and training programs. Promote a culture of employee engagement, accountability, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. Ensure departmental training, certifications, and required education are maintained.

• Provide overall departmental leadership and financial stewardship:
  
  

Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets. Support long-range infrastructure planning and capital replacement strategies. Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve operational, financial, quality, and patient satisfaction goals. Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

• Oversee maintenance, construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement activities:
  
  

Evaluate equipment performance and establish repair and replacement priorities. Direct project planning, contractor coordination, construction compliance, documentation control, life safety plan maintenance, permitting activities, and infection control and interim life safety processes as required.

• Direct environmental safety and regulatory compliance programs:
  
  

Develop, review, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, manuals, inspection records, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate regulatory surveys and inspections and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain ongoing compliance.

• Ensure reliability and performance of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, water, medical gas, vacuum, and other utility infrastructure. Oversee preventive maintenance programs, monitor energy consumption, evaluate utility performance, and identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and cost reduction.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through sound judgment, strategic planning, ethical decision-making, organizational awareness, employee development, performance management, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence throughout the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

 

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
  
  

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or 8 years of experience
• Alternative to a bachelor’s degree may be:
• Associate’s degree with 3 years of qualifying engineering experience, OR
• Five (5) years of qualifying engineering experience
• Engineering management experience in a large community or teaching hospital of 250+ beds preferred
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of NFPA, CMS, TJC, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and building automation systems
• Strong leadership, financial management, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and Building Management Systems
  
  

License/Certification

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
• Active Texas Driver’s License and ability to travel as required
  
  

Physical And Sensory Requirements

Physical Effort found in normal office environment.

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.).

Activity

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Balancing
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching/Working Overhead
• Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
• Climbing
• Pushing (up to 50 lbs)
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Visual acuity – see and identify objects at a distance
• Visual acuity – focus on and identify near objects
• Discern colors – distinguish and identify different colors
• Hear normal sounds with background noise
• Distinguish sounds – differentiate between varying sounds and tones
  
  

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement 

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