--- title: DIR Engineering/Plant OPS at Universal Health Services description: Universal Health Services is hiring for the DIR Engineering/Plant OPS role in San Antonio, TX. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/dir-engineering-plant-ops-at-universal-health-services-01a0db52-f288-7670-91c3-fd9789ff401f date: 2026-09-29T02:12:37Z og_description: Join Universal Health Services as DIR Engineering/Plant OPS in San Antonio, TX. Full-time role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/r58e99.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Universal Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Antonio, TX | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Description **Responsibilities** **Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is a beautiful 29 acre and 330 bed Behavioral Health Care facility in North San Antonio.** **For over 40 years, Laurel Ridge has been serving the greater San Antonio community with high-quality behavioral healthcare services. We are committed to treating all patients with dignity and respect, supporting them in finding hope and healing.** Website: [Laurel Ridge Treatment Center | San Antonio TX Behavioral Health](https://laurelridgetc.com/) **The Director of Engineering / Plant Operations** is a key member of the Laurel Ridge Treatment Center Leadership Team who ensures the maintenance of a safe, clean, healing environment for patients and staff including regulatory compliance and Life Safety. Strong project management skills, leadership skills, communication skills, and working knowledge of behavioral health care safety regulatory standards and construction protocol. The Director of Engineering / Plant Operations serves as the facility Subject Matter Expert on environment of care, building and engineering codes, maintenancce and opereations of HVAC equipment plumbing, eletrical, carpentry, and grounds maintenance. **Job Duties and Responsibilities include:** - Managing facility assets, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and structural components - Develops and implements maintenance schedules for equipment, buildings, and grounds - Responsible for Environment of Care, Life Safety, and facility Safety Officer - Oversees and leads maintenance team, contractors, housekeeping, and vendors **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   - SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program   - Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University  - Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!  **About Universal Health Services**  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. [www.uhs.com](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uhs.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmegan.alexander2%40uhsinc.com%7Ca949eafe055242d9b6a208df02dd8630%7C3d1686d1b444415a93fd1aab58a64f3a%7C1%7C0%7C639232822606872711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=X4SC8IdQ8x2gE7a5j84mcYNNxSUZU4104mLEg48nGNs%3D&reserved=0).  From *Fortune*, ©2025, 2026 *Fortune* Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. **Qualifications** - 5-8 years of experience in facility or high regulatory setting preferred - Knowledge of behavioral health management state and federal regulatory requirements - Valid Texas Driver License - Proven leadership experience - Proven ability to manage projects **EEO Statement**   All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  ## Skills - Project Management - Construction - HVAC - Plant Operations - Life Safety Systems - Driver's License - Facility Safety Management - Housekeeping - Grounds Maintenance - Behavioral Health - Environment of Care - Leadership - Maintenance - Communication - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/dir-engineering-plant-ops-at-universal-health-services-01a0db52-f288-7670-91c3-fd9789ff401f?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at Universal Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)