Sean Wells
Conroe
Summary
A consistent, quality-driven professional in the health care industry with over 30 years of experience in executing multiple projects while handling crews. Having hands-on involvement in every aspect of plant development and completing the projects successfully. A reliable professional with strong automated capabilities and willingness to gain further knowledge. Supple management style with a focus on utilizing solid communication skills that promote high standards of quality work.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities
Wellpath
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
- Develop strategic and operational plans and executes policies
- Knowledge of wiring, plumbing, painting, carpentry, heating and HVAC systems.
- Develops departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with regulations.
- Determine the qualifications and competence of staff to provide offered services, ensures orientation, in-service training, and continued education
- Manage departmental turnover and maintains high employee and patient satisfaction
- Prepare budgets and ensures compliance with allocated finding
- Maintains external relations related to Facilities Management including government relations, local, State and Federal regulatory agencies, TJC, insurance carriers, and others as needed
- Coordinates internal/external audits including CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory compliance site visits
- Maintains partnerships and customer relations with Client administration, Vanguard Leadership, Safety & Emergency Management, Landscaping, Fire Systems and other departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the buildings and grounds
- Ensures that facilities follow applicable regulatory requirements and that compliance with regulatory requirements are documented appropriately
- Develops and implements policy and procedures which guide and support the provisions of services and meets all productivity plans
- Recommends requirements for space, equipment, financial and human resources needs and participates in the selection of outside sources for needed services; deploys resources to best meet business goals and to maintain efficient and safe daily facilities operations; Ensures that facilities are maintained, secured, renovated and constructed according to departmental/organizational policies, procedures, plans and initiatives
- Assists with the development of and ensures compliance with departmental budgets, including capital, operating and construction budgets and consults with all necessary department involved
- Safety and related partners in plan development, funding and execution of additional services, hospital moves and large projects
- May review and authorize purchase requests to ensure service agreements are met and maintenance services follow procedures and budgets.
- Establishes and champions a safe work environment by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees
- Oversees major infrastructure repair and renovations projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance, and vendor/contractor performance; acts as the liaison for all remodeling, renovation and construction projects as it relates to product standards, design standards, scheduling shut-downs and system interruptions
- Troubleshoot problems and resolve issues with internal customers, vendors, and internal partners
- Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
Director of Facilities / Support Services
Wellpath
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: South Florida State Hospital
- Supervised the management for administrative, operations, Environmental Services, Supply chain, Security, Cafeteria maintenance and engineering staff of all facilities totaling over 26 direct reports.
- Developed standard operating procedures and managed facilities, maintenance.
- Manage and supervise 350 beds.
- Accountable for plant engineering, building.
- Directly hired, trained, and supervised a team of three maintenance staff providing both daily direction and yearly performance assessment.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the Physical Plant, including all associated plant and equipment, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, security and emergency systems, and grounds maintenance.
- Improved operational efficiencies by standardizing the work product for a diverse campus community consisting of health care, vowed religious, and student life.
- Created safety reports, reviewed all accidents, incidents and identify trends as well as the implementation of changes to reduce occurrences.
- Certify regulatory compliance for Life Safety including Joint Commission, AHCA and NFPA standards.
- Oversee Environmental of Care and Emergency Management as well as take responsibility as Chairman of EOC Committee, Safety officer.
- Direct the planning and generation of job training programs and ensure training is available and completed for all existing and new processes and equipment.
- Conducted corporate audits to insure compliance.
- Performed start ups for different company divisions.
- Skilled in mental health facilities ie; Anti Ligature mental health codes.
- South Florida State Hospital
Director of Plant Operations / Facilities / Sr. Project Manager
Baptist Health of South Florida
02.1999 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Miami Cancer Institute
- Directed Operations, including all supply chain, manufacturing, facilities, quality, continuous improvement, and maintenance.
- Responsible for day to day operations of a medical buildings and practice management company using contemporary technology.
- In January 26, 2017 – I opened a $430 million, 445,000-square-foot state of the art Cancer Treatment and Research Facility which housed proton therapy.
- Reviewed all construction plans with architects, state and county building inspectors, the board of directors, and owner.
- Approved consultants and sub-contractors to assure the highest quality of service and direct supervision of their work performance.
- Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
- Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong grasp of current communication, project tracking, budget management technologies.
- Excellent meeting, workshop, and conference facilitation skills, with proven knowledge of how to foster attendee participation and collaboration in small and large groups.
- Knowledge and experience of with different project management frameworks, including waterfall and agile.
- Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
- Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Ability to quickly learn, understand and apply new technologies.
- Willingly to mentor more junior team members and share knowledge.
- Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
- Developed and maintained preventive and quality assurance programs for all mechanical, architectural, civil and safety functions including heat, air conditioning, electrical and emergency back-up systems.
- In charge of a constant state of readiness to comply with DNV, Life Safety preparedness, OSHA, Air/ Water preparation compliance and document requirements.
- Ensured that the health system complies with all local AHJ’S state, and federal codes and regulations.
- Oversees Environmental Services, security, housekeeping and laundry.
- Coordinates and provides for the completion of corrective and preventative Environmental Services of the grounds and building in a timely manner.
- Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.
- Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State and local laws.
- Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of test results.
- Performs preventative and corrective equipment Environmental Services.
- Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Environmental Services Department.
- Participates in budget planning for the Environmental Services Department.
- Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Executive Director’s approval.
- Attends Coordinator meetings and sits on required committees.
- Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day, as needed.
- Assures that all staff in this department is thoroughly oriented to their job expectations and customer relation issues.
- Trains all departmental staff so that all bill backs are confirmed with the resident prior to work performed and every effort is made to maximize ancillary revenue.
- Follows proper work order procedures, confirms receipt and sees that work schedule is made for each resident within 24 hours of the order.
- Develops a current ledger to be kept on all vendor accounts, outside contractors and technicians by service area, and contact person.
- Maintains OSHA regulations on file or posted.
- Maintains records of drills and safety training for all employees.
- Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting and using equipment or chemicals.
- Assures that the department consistently meets budgetary guidelines on a monthly basis.
- Supervises security staff.
- Maintains key/lock/card system for offices.
- Establish and enforce Security Policy and Procedures.
- Consistently follows a written, current master cleaning plan for the entire community.
- Assures that common areas cleaning schedules are maintained and posted.
- Assures that housekeeping staff is following apartment cleaning protocol.
- Informs housekeeping of limitations of service and ancillary charge schedule.
- Assures that staff work schedules are planned at least one week in advance and strictly comply with the labor budget.
- Assures that copies of current service contracts operating and service manuals, and all warranty information are properly filed and accessible.
- Assures that supplies are ordered on a timely basis, inventoried quarterly, and stored in a secure area.
- Assures that a written key control policy is in place and consistently followed.
- Checks out keys to housekeeping aides for apartments they have cleaning responsibility for only.
- Informs all staff of infection control and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with Artis policy.
- Assures that all chemicals are stored and labeled in accordance with Artis policy.
- Assures that staff are fully trained on safety procedures for refilling self-dispensing chemicals.
- Assures that inventories of and emergency procedures for each chemical are on file and are accessible.
- Is aware of individual resident needs and reports noticeable changes in functioning to supervisor.
- Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when lifting, moving furniture and using chemicals.
- Assures that par levels are developed and maintained at all times with a written inventory to assure an adequate supply of linens (good condition).
- Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsels/disciplines assigned personnel according to the established company personnel policy.
- Assists in performing housekeeping duties as needed.
- Concerns his/herself with the safety of all residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.
- Also, ensures that the location adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the site’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Puts Customer Service First; ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
- Performs all other duties as requested.
- Miami Cancer Institute
Mechanic 3 Incinerator Operator
Mercy Hospital
06.1992 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- Tends one or more incinerator furnaces that burn refuse, such as sludge, trash, and garbage: Pulls mechanism to release refuse from hopper into incinerator.
- Moves levers to ignite burners, to adjust blowers and dampers that regulate airflow and temperature, and to control charging, discharging, and quenching mechanisms of furnace.
- Opens furnace door and agitates burning refuse to facilitate combustion, using stoking hoe.
- Ensure strict adherence to all relevant federal and local guidelines for safety and productivity including, OSHA, ADA and other required regulations.
- Install highly technical mechanical equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations in a timely manner for an optimal production timeline that avoids lengthy periods without loss of business.
- Complete periodic maintenance of equipment and machinery by following the recommended upkeep schedule throughout the life of the devices.
- Troubleshoot common issues with equipment and assist operators with getting back to a productive mode.
- Repair machines in order to limit machinery downtime during the production calendar.
- Evaluate workspace safety on the production floor to ensure all staff is following guidelines with equipment.
- Complete a variety of tasks related to maintenance of machinery, including plumbing, electrical jobs, heating and air conditioning, structural concerns and more depending on the scope of the project.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while completing tasks related to maintenance, repair or installation.
- Miami, FL
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL01.2017
Skills
- Effective interaction with stakeholders
- Attention to detail
- Excellent numerical skills/ understanding of statistics
- Customer service orientation
- Planning and organizing
- Data collection, management, and analysis
- Decision-making skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Presentation skills
- MS Office Suite
- Tableau
- Building maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Emergency preparedness
- Space planning
- Security management
- Asset management
- Sustainability initiatives
- Energy management
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Landscaping management
- Construction
- Repairs and maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintenance
- Janitorial
- Grounds maintenance
- Work order management
- Public safety
- Equipment set up
- Inventory stocking
- Utilities
- Record keeping
- Waste management
- Work orders
- Alarm systems
- Vendor coordination
- Building operations
- Relocations
- Special projects
- Database oversight
- Security systems
- Environmental compliance
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Signage
- Budget administration
- Pest control
- Vending machines
- Cabling
- Building walk-throughs
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project management
- Performance monitoring
- Disaster preparedness
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Wellpath
04.2022 - Current
Director of Facilities / Support Services
Wellpath
04.2018 - 04.2022
Director of Plant Operations / Facilities / Sr. Project Manager
Baptist Health of South Florida
02.1999 - 02.2018
Mechanic 3 Incinerator Operator
Mercy Hospital
06.1992 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Barry University
Problem Solving
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyze information skillfully.
Planning Organizing
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
Analytical Skills
Strong analytical abilities for understanding and interpreting building system documents, prints and layouts are required.
Critical Thinking Skills
Ability to gather, synthesize, analyze information to objectively draw conclusions, make reasonable decisions and provide solutions and communicate the situation, action and result clearly and concisely.
Decisive Judgment
Ability to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound and objective conclusions.
Accountability
Ability to take responsibility for action and results.
Delegation
Ability to delegate tasks, follow-up on assigned tasks and report on progress of work.
Minimal Supervision
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Training
Ability to train others on technical components, applicable regulations, and internal procedures to ensure efficient and safe plant operations.