• Well versed in all aspects of Facilities Management, with a proven track record of success
• Oversees, implements, and directs the Essentia's Maintenance Departments in Duluth.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls plant operations and maintenance activities in the West Market. Ensures Essentia's physical structures and operating equipment are properly maintained and comply with local and federal cods and standards
• Develops and reviews Essentia's system departmental policies and procedures concerning the physical operations and maintenance of the facilities. Ensures department staff are aware of all federal, state and municipal regulations, codes and standards
• Responsible for financial performance of areas managed by attaining all expense budgets and cost containment targets; assuring that expenditure authority and level are adhered to; and forwarding, in a timely manner, all appropriate PO's, invoices and financial details to the appropriate sources
• Assures continued accreditation, renewal of licenses, and adherence to rules and guidelines set forth by applicable regulatory agencies
• Supports and coordinates construction related activities with regional capital construction resources including an advisory role in the development and implementation of the Master Facility Plan, as required
• Contributes to technical support by: forecasting and ensuring organization wide strategies on a wide range of complex issues including infrastructure equipment, HVAC equipment and facilities, video conferencing equipment, telephone, and network installation in partnership with technical teams for network problems; and driving state-of the-art solutions used by others to test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure contracting specifications are fulfilled
• Supports facility improvement and budget management by: developing strategies and defining metrics used to gain efficiencies in and prioritize program budget for improvement projects; identifying specific facility, renovation, and operational programs that will support the strategic direction of their organization; overseeing the maintenance projects across their organization such as designing, remodeling, renovating, and equipping facilities with capabilities to reduce costs and improve service; and driving long-term plans to track their organization-wide maintenance projects and methods to track project equipment
• Develops and oversees Facility audits to identify compliance gaps and ensures physical life safety measures are in place
• Develops and oversees facility documentation requirements for regulatory readiness
• Supports the standardization of the system level Environment of Care and report out requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited school of civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent field of study or equivalent years of experience in field

Required Qualifications:

• 8 Years applicable experience. 3 years formal leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Master electrician