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Facilities and Plant Operation Manager- Healthcare

Skillforce
LEXINGTON, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
 
We are currently looking for a Facilities and Plant Operation Manager to join our team in Lexington, KY. This is a full-time, direct hire position with one of the largest mechanical contractors in the US. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

The Facilities and Plant Operation Manager will oversee a group of customers, reviewing their energy consumption and implementing best practices. Responsibilities also include managing the operation and maintenance of the campus's Central Energy Plant (CEP) and mentoring the owner's staff on O&M and energy usage for multiple facilities as part of a broader campus initiative. 

Facilities and Plant Operation Manager Responsibilities:

  • Performing daily reviews of energy usage at the facility to offer guidance, suggest best practices, and recommend modifications to current operations.
  • Providing guidance to the owner on energy strategies. 
  • Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the Central Energy Plant, which includes managing subcontractors, operators, and internal service providers.
  • Overseeing the Maintenance Reserve Accounts for the Central Energy Plant.
  • Collaborating with operators to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
  • Providing training for the Plant Operators. 
  • Creating and updating the Plant Operating Manual.
  • Helping the EPC team coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities with OMC operations
  • Organizing on-site troubleshooting and diagnostic activities in collaboration with the remote support services team.
  • Accountable for overseeing a single team or multiple teams comprising one or more Asset Managers.

Facilities and Plant Operation Manager Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • 4 years of experience in one or more of the following: 
    1. Managing multiple sites and/or multiple Asset Managers
    2. Management experience in a central plant or facility
    3. Mechanical construction with a large mechanical subcontractor or MEP design consultant
  • Ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital setting within the past 3 years.
  • Proficient in building codes and related standards.
  • Effective communication, both written and verbally. 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

  • 4 year Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET Accredited Program). 
  • PE preferred or FE and working towards obtaining PE. 

Travel Requirements: 

  • Up to 15% 

Pay and Benefit information: 

  • Up to $130k salary
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Health, vision and dental
  • PTO
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Phone allowance

If you have experience with facilities and plant operation management in the healthcare space, apply now!


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