Plant Operations Director

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Plant Operations Director

Schedule: Full-Time

Your experience matters  

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Plant Operations Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

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 (including maintenance technicians and biomed support), 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 environment of 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 

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 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 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.  
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital  

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko county and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people.  We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

EEOC Statement 

"Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NNRH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.