Director Plant Operations/Safety Officer

Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering compassionate care is our mission.

To learn more about Cypress Creek Hospital visit our website at: www.cypresscreekhospital.com

We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Plant Operations/Safety Officer.

The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the development, organization and management of the facility and grounds including Maintenance, Housekeeping and Safety. The Director of Plant Operations ensures duties are performed in a systematic and timely manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and applicable regulatory/accreditation rules and guidelines resulting in a well-maintained and patient/employee safe behavioral healthcare facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise/provide leadership for assigned staff.
• Conduct on-going staff training for improved performance, safety, and expanded duties.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance schedule for all routine maintenance.
• Assign and schedule work assignments for all routine maintenance.
• Develop/monitor safety procedures within the hospital and ensure compliance with all OSHA, Joint Commission, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all TJC Life Safety standards.
• Ensure all Life Safety/environmental inspections are conducted according to Joint Commission and regulatory standards (fire, boiler, electrical and gas line inspections, etc.).
• Identify any safety hazards.
• Correct all deficiencies/hazards noted in inspections and report problem-solving plan to CEO/CFO.
• Serve as hospital Safety Officer and chairs the Safety/EOC Committee.
• Coordinate with department manager all department/hospital safety plans. Conduct hospital-wide safety training.
• Coordinate fire alarm system inspections. Correct any noted deficiencies. Conduct fire drills to ensure safety and preparedness according to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a priority system for response to service requests. Ensure maintenance/housekeeping respond in a timely manner. Assign staff to expedite completion of service requests.
• Plan/coordinate completion of all non-routine plant management projects.
• Secure competitive bids for contract projects and obtain all necessary permits for needed projects.
• Coordinate with contractors to effectively plan projects to be least disruptive to operations.
• Monitors work of all contract projects to ensure quality and identify/correct potential risk management issues.
• Authorize purchases of tools/materials needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools. Oversee use of supplies to maximize effectiveness and to meet patient needs.
• Monitor budget expenses to ensure compliance.
• Monitor, maintain and improve quality standards through audits, survey, checks and inspections.
• Submit all required monthly/quarterly/annual reports in a timely manner.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Handle complaints/dissatisfaction according to policy and procedures. Establish on-going mechanisms for feedback regarding quality of plant operations practices.
• Actively participate in hospital Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively with other employees, patients, and outside parties.
• Maintains/updates hazardous material plan annually.
• Work in a detailed oriented manner.
• Multi-task, prioritize work/projects and manage time.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Work effectively with other employees and other outside parties.
• Maintain absenteeism within hospital guidelines.
• Follow hospital/department procedures for planned/unplanned leave.
• Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Maintains required annual training requirements (UHS HealthStream).
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures, protocols, and practices.
• Comply with the Personal Appearance policy.
• Consistently demonstrate a self-directed, professional, and disciplined approach to completing work duties.
• Follow proper lines of authority and organizational structure.
• Interact with patients and/or co-workers in a professional manner demonstrating appropriate boundaries by respecting and safeguarding the confidentiality and privacy of company and co-worker information.
• Adhere to professional ethical standards.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

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Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Director of Plant Operations/Safety Job Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of state, federal, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Ability to develop and implement related policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, and outside parties.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, exceeding expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing is required.
• Detail orientated, prioritize needs, multi-task and manage needs is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruption, time management and organizational skills.
• Compliance of Cypress Creek Hospital's safety and loss control policies

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