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Director, Plant Operations

RWJ Hamilton
Hamilton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026

Job Details

Job Title: Director

Location: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Plant Operations

Req#:

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Director of Plant Operations reports to the Assistant Vice President of Facility Operations and is responsible for managing a staff up to 20 FTEs You will maintain 800,000 square feet of space in an acute care hospital, manage the site grounds maintenance for a 67 acre campus, assist in the maintenance and property management of offsite locations, manage departmental operating budget including utilities expenses for hospital and subsidiary entities, and ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors' of Science degree in engineering or related field of study required
  • At least five years of supervisory experience in an equivalent position in an acute care hospital
  • Must have experience with HVAC systems, emergency generator and electrical systems, plumbing, and construction
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficiency with Computer Assisted Drafting CAD software is required

Preferred:

  • Masters Science Degree in engineering and /or New Jersey Professional Engineer License preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Full-Time

Essential Functions:

  • Manage the departmental budget,
  • Manage up to 20 FTEs,
  • Ensure/Assess the regulatory preparedness of the department,
  • Maintain the ESOC for the hospital,
  • Conduct required testing and inspections in accordance with NFPA, New Jersey Department of Health, and the Joint Commission,
  • Conduct and manage minor renovations,
  • Support the hospital s stated mission,
  • Provide TEAMWORK and support the various departments within the hospital,
  • Ensure mission critical equipment is operating correctly,
  • Ensure the department conducts maintenance in a safe manner,
  • Ensure departmental staff complete required training,

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees? physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey?whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary : $130,000 - $180,000

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