Joseph Rodriguez

As the Utility Plant Engineer Supervisor, I am responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of the power plant that provides essential services to HCA HealthOne Rose, such as steam generators, boilers, and water treatment systems. My role involves managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating repairs and shutdowns, all while maintaining efficiency, reliability, and productivity. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge of plant equipment, strong leadership abilities, and effective problem-solving skills.

Plant Supervisor, HCA HealthOne Rose, February 2018 - Present

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate daily operations, including the start-up and shut-down of generating units.
• Provide technical guidance to utility plant operators.
• Manage employees' schedules, time-off requests, and ensure 24/7 plant coverage.
• Ensure compliance with established safety and operational procedures, and standards.
• Assist with construction, inspections, and new projects while adhering to safety protocols, mechanical inspections, and inspections of new projects.
• Expert knowledge of hospital mechanical systems, including utility management and control system, HVAC systems, medical gases, electrical distribution, emergency power, fire protection/alarm systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertinent to health care facilities, including JCAHO, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, OSHA, and EPA.
• Expert knowledge of hospital mechanical systems, including utility management and control systems, HVAC systems, medical gases, electrical distribution, emergency power, and fire protection/alarm systems.
• Maintain Metasys-BAS with critical alarms. Ensure controllers are running correctly and reading correctly.
• Troubleshoot workmanship problems, and supervise production activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed established quality requirements.
• Provide training on routine preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment
• Maintian all emissions on boilers and generators, fuel records , run times, for state certification

Pant Operator, HCA HealthOneCares, January 2005 - January 2018

• Operated, maintained, and repaired stationary engines and mechanical equipment in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Monitored and adjusted heating, cooling, and ventilation systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Performed routine maintenance on boilers, pumps, and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Responded to emergency repair calls and efficiently resolved equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Conducted regular inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards and equipment deficiencies.
• Collaborated with other maintenance and engineering staff to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues.
• Kept accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and inspections to comply with industry regulations.
• Operated and maintained computerized control systems to monitor and regulate facility equipment.
• Provided training and guidance to junior engineers and maintenance personnel on proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Participated in scheduled shutdowns and facility upgrades to ensure the smooth operation of stationary equipment.

Building Maintenance/Carpenter, Rose Medical Center, December 1993 to January 2005.

• Responsible for various mechanical and carpentry duties, including electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, record keeping, snow removal, and floor maintenance. All within a hospital setting, ensuring safety of patients and personnel.