Director of Plant Operations

Director of Plant Operations

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus, we strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Plant Operations role is one of Facility Fire Marshal, Safety Officer, and Chairman of the Safety Committee and chief security officer. This position is responsible for initiating the emergency preparedness and operations programs for the Austin Oaks Hospital and acts as a liaison to the local community and state agency emergency management agencies. This position also exists to protect life and property of all persons on the hospital premises and to police the hospital grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.

This position directs and coordinates activities of staff that will engage in repairs, maintenance, and installation of plant equipment and infrastructure. This position assures the safety and security of buildings, utilities, and grounds at all times. Success in this position is accomplished through utilization of shared services staff, cost-effective labor, equipment, and supplies.

- but not limited to:

• Overall responsibility and compliance in the JC Environment of Care
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as specific managed care regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance for Fire and Life Safety Codes, building and engineering codes
• Proficient in Disaster Planning, Recovery and Mitigation
• Facilitates an ongoing Building Maintenance Program as suggested and documents outcomes for Safety Committee
• Maintenance and operations of HVAC equipment, infrastructure, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds and roof maintenance
• Maintains Computerized Maintenance Management where available
• Facilitates and ensures compliance with medical equipment, hazardous materials, and utility processes and policies
• Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures
• Proficient in analyzing and communicating quality/safety performance data, directing, assisting, and supporting facility improvement
• Plans and documents EOC and plant operations programs that are reported to Safety Committee
• Strong management skills and the ability to communicate in verbal and written form, in a clear concise manner with staff and administrative personnel are required
• Performs problem solving and decision-making in a logical and deliberate manner, utilizing available resources, when appropriate

Benefit & Rewards 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION:
  
  Preferably College Graduate,…