Supervisor Plant Engineering Services

What We Offer

As the Supervisor of Plant Engineering Services, you lead the team responsible for keeping our hospital environment safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is a working supervisor role — you will oversee daily operations while also providing hands‑on technical support to ensure our facilities, utilities, and life safety systems function reliably for patient care.

Previous work in a healthcare facility is not required. However, you must be able to effectively communicate and partner with clinical teams, contractors, and executive leadership.

The role requires prompt availability for emergencies and off‑schedule events, ideally living in close radius of campus.

The Supervisor will work rotating weekends.

• Non‑contracted, stable healthcare employment
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Leadership opportunity with a team of 10–15 technicians
• Direct impact on patient safety and environment of care
• Career growth within Novant Health

• Supervise and schedule a team of 10–15 Plant Engineering team members
• Oversee maintenance of life safety systems, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, utilities, and facility infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (NFPA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and local/state authorities)
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for projects and repairs
• Partner with clinical teams, department leaders, and hospital administration
• Perform hands‑on technical work as needed to support planned and corrective maintenance
• Manage work orders, projects, documentation, and reporting
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent operational needs

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in a technical trade or related field preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years leading or coordinating maintenance/operations teams required
• 10+ years of plant operations and facility maintenance experience required

Licensure/Certification:

• North Carolina Driver’s License (NCDL) required

Skills & Leadership Expectations:

• Strong knowledge of facility systems (mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, utilities)
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and standards
• Experience managing teams, schedules, and maintenance projects
• Ability to collaborate with contractors, clinical staff, and executive leadership
• Willingness to learn Novant Health processes and embrace continuous improvement
• Positive, solutions‑focused mindset — adaptable and open to new approaches
• Strong communication, delegation, and critical thinking skills

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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