Manager, Engineering

Job Title:

Manager – Facilities, Engineering, and Plant Operations

Status:
Full‑Time, Day Shift

Location:

RWJ Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Pay Range: $80,000.00 – $ per year

The Manager, Plant Operations at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems within the healthcare facility to ensure safe, reliable, code‑compliant, and uninterrupted operations. The position requires a hands‑on leader who understands HVAC, electrical and power generation, refrigeration, plumbing, building infrastructure, envelope, and equipment and grounds maintenance.

• Coordinating maintenance programs for the medical center and off‑site facilities
• Participating in regular Environment of Care rounding to identify needed repairs or improvements
• Supporting construction or renovation efforts and ensuring proper ICRA and ILSM standards are followed
• Preparing for and participating in regulatory inspections, keeping required records and documentation current and compliant
• Assisting in administering preventative maintenance programs and helping prioritize work schedules and repairs
• Reviewing expenditures for equipment repairs and supplies, and assisting in monitoring operating and capital budgets

• You quickly identify problems, think critically, and contribute practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment
• You adapt easily to changing priorities, new technologies, and unplanned maintenance or emergency situations
• You approach your work through a continuous improvement lens and encourage others to identify opportunities for better processes
• You are comfortable working within a project‑based, deadline‑driven setting
• You operate with a “safety first” mindset and are committed to supporting a safe, compliant, patient‑centered environment

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of related experience supporting the maintenance and operation of major building systems (HVAC, electrical and power generation, refrigeration, plumbing, building infrastructure and envelope, equipment and grounds maintenance)
• Familiarity with Joint Commission/DNV, DOH, DCA, Municipal Building, and Fire Department regulatory compliance requirements is strongly desired
• Experience coordinating preventative maintenance programs and working within a healthcare or hospital plant operations setting is highly preferred
• Previous plant operations experience within a healthcare/hospital setting is also strongly preferred

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer