Manager, Central Plant Operations - Marina Hospital

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll have everything you will need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us and support our community with the highest quality healthcare!

As Manager of Central Plant Operations at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, you will guide a dedicated team to maintain flawless operation of the central plant and important utility infrastructure. This is a special opportunity to aid patient care by optimizing the core systems that enable hospital operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance management for Stationary Engineers, Building Management System (BMS) Coordinators, and other assigned personnel, focusing on hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, succession planning, and professional development.
• Manage the safe, consistent, and ongoing operation, servicing, and improvement of the hospital's Central Plant, which includes boilers, chillers, HVAC infrastructure, emergency power systems, medical gas distribution, water treatment systems, electrical distribution, and building automation systems.
• Develop Central Plant operational goals, establish performance metrics, and implement strategies to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, energy utilization, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.
• Administer and monitor Central Plant operating and capital budgets, manage labor, equipment, and contractor expenditures, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, developing long-range asset management, equipment replacement, and infrastructure reliability strategies.
• Make independent decisions during utility disruptions, equipment failures, and emergency events, directing response activities to restore critical services and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements by maintaining survey readiness, documentation, inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective action plans.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance, including scope development, contract administration, project coordination, quality assurance, and acceptance of completed work.
• Establish staffing plans and work priorities to ensure 24/7 operational coverage of critical utility systems while promoting workforce engagement, accountability, safety, and continuous professional development.
• Analyze operational, maintenance, and utility performance data to identify trends, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, optimize energy consumption, and recommend operational and capital improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Facilities leadership, clinical departments, Infection Prevention, Safety, Environment of Care, and other collaborators to support hospital operations, construction projects, emergency preparedness, and pivotal initiatives.
• Provide management oversight for Central Plant infrastructure upgrades, utility modernization projects, and equipment replacements, ensuring projects are carried out in accordance with organizational priorities and requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Central Plant policies, standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, and plant operational standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, operational risk assessments, and quality reviews of plant systems and facilities, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is eligible for a Management Incentive Payment (MIP). Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more details. 

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED - Minimum
• Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field. - Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field. - Preferred

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years of Leadership experience overseeing technical or maintenance staff. - Minimum
• Four (4) years of Experience in central plant, facilities engineering, hospital facilities or plant operations. - Minimum
• Two (2) years of Experience in an acute care hospital or regulated healthcare environment. - Preferred

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid steam engineer license (500 HP or greater) appropriate for the operation of high-pressure boiler systems. - Minimum
• EPA Universal Certification for handling refrigerants in accordance with federal regulations. - Minimum
• Los Angeles Unlimited Steam Engineer License issued by the City of Los Angeles. - Minimum
• Any EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). - Preferred