Chief Engineer Engineering & Maintenance

Max Healthcare; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Healthcare in Lucknow is looking for a seasoned engineering professional to manage critical systems and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in hospital projects and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

The role involves overseeing maintenance programs, project management, and ensuring the operation of medical gas and water systems. Excellent communication in local languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in hospital and hospitality projects.
• Extensive knowledge in managing and operating diverse medical systems.
• Local language preference: Odia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of all critical systems.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs.
• Monitor building management and energy systems.
• Maintain operation theaters and ICUs as per standards.
• Oversee water systems and medical gas systems.
• Conduct audits and ensure infection control measures.
• Lead hospital construction and renovation projects.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Building management systems

Healthcare standards compliance

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS software

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of all critical systems (HVAC, electrical, DG sets, UPS, medical gas pipeline systems).
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor building management systems (BMS) and energy systems.
• Maintain operation theaters (OT), ICUs, clean rooms, and isolation wards as per healthcare standards.
• Ensure proper functioning of medical gas systems (oxygen, vacuum, compressed air).
• Oversee water systems including RO plants, STP, and WT.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards such as NABH & JC (fire safety regulations and local statutory requirements).
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure infection control measures in engineering operations.
• Lead hospital construction, renovation, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per healthcare specifications.
• Manage engineering team including technicians, supervisors, and contractors.
• Conduct training programs for staff on safety and system operations.
• Develop SOPs for all engineering functions.
• Manage AMC/CMC contracts for equipment and systems.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure SLA compliance.
• Control maintenance budgets and procurement.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Monitor utility consumption (electricity, water, gases).
• Optimize operational costs without compromising patient care.
• Ensure readiness for emergencies like power failure, fire, and equipment breakdown.
• Develop disaster management plans and conduct mock drills.
• Maintain redundancy for critical systems.
• Foster team building and collaboration within the department.
• Provide critical input on the specifications and configuration of medical equipment and gas pipeline systems.

Years of Experience

Over 15 years of professional experience in hospital and hospitality projects, with extensive knowledge in managing and operating diverse medical systems. Local language preferred (Odia).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.