Director of Plant Operations ($15,000 Sign On Bonus)

Director of Plant Operations (Full-Time)

Join Our Team and Earn a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Your Experience Matters

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital serving the health care needs of Lee County and surrounding communities.

More about our team  

Our Plant Operations team is a highly engaged, hands-on group responsible for keeping the hospital running smoothly behind the scenes. From managing essential systems to supporting major facility improvements, the team is deeply involved in both day-to-day operations and long-term projects. This is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team that takes ownership and pride in the hospital's infrastructure and growth.

How you'll contribute  

A Plant Operations Director who excels in this role: 

• Direct and oversee all plant operations functions, including maintenance of facility systems, equipment, and infrastructure
• Lead a small team of staff members providing day-to-day supervision, scheduling, and performance management
• Perform and support hands-on maintenance activities as needed, including troubleshooting and assisting with repairs (e.g., boilers, electrical, general systems)
• Oversee and coordinate preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with regulatory standards
• Serve as a key stakeholder in capital projects, including planning, coordination, vendor management, and execution of facility upgrades and new equipment installations (e.g., MRI, surgical equipment, renovations)
• Collaborate with leadership and external partners to ensure timely completion of construction and renovation projects, including managing contractor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including coordination of inspections (state, fire, and safety) and readiness for surveys
• Participate in environmental care and life safety processes, ensuring facility operations align with healthcare standards and requirements
• Monitor facility systems and proactively identify maintenance needs, infrastructure improvements, and replacement planning (e.g., boilers, aging systems)
• Manage departmental operations, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and cost control
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers for specialized maintenance and service agreements
• Support emergency response and facility-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations
• Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance activities, inspections, compliance, and projects
• Foster a team-oriented, collaborative environment across departments and within the leadership team
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned 

 Supervisory Responsibilities 
Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Additional requirements include: 

• Prior plant operations experience in a acute healthcare setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing facility systems, maintenance operations, and capital projects
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong working knowledge of: Facility systems (HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing)
• Preventative maintenance programs
• Healthcare regulatory requirements (CMS, state regulations, life safety standards)
• Ability to coordinate and support construction and capital improvement projects
• Familiarity with inspection processes and regulatory compliance workflows
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and external contractors 

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

Here at Central Carolina, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran