Shift engineer

PeopleStrong; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Super Speciality Hospital Noida is seeking a Shift Engineer/Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, and clinical utility systems during the assigned shift, with focus on safety, reliability and patient comfort.

You will monitor and operate all engineering systems, attend breakdowns, coordinate with technicians and vendors, supervise shift staff, maintain handover records, ensure preventive maintenance, and uphold hospital safety procedures and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or relevant engineering trade.
• Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be preferred for the Shift Engineer position.
• Shift Engineer: 5-8 years of relevant facility/hospital/industrial maintenance experience.
• Shift Supervisor: 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Hospital or critical-facility experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate all engineering systems during the assigned shift.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of critical areas such as OT, ICU, MRI, CT, PET-CT, LINAC, dialysis, radiology, and other clinical areas
• Monitor HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VRF/VRV systems, and ventilation systems.
• Monitor electrical systems including HT/LT panels, DG sets, UPS, batteries, transformers, APFC panels, and essential/emergency power systems.
• Monitor BMS alarms, parameters, trends, and equipment status and take immediate action on abnormalities.
• Attend breakdowns and complaints promptly and coordinate with technicians and specialized vendors whenever required.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are carried out as per the approved schedule.
• Maintain proper shift handover and takeover records, including equipment status, pending complaints, breakdowns, and critical observations.
• Monitor energy and utility parameters and report any abnormal consumption or equipment performance.
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of firefighting, plumbing, pumps, STP, water systems, and other facility utilities.
• Coordinate with clinical, housekeeping, security, and other departments for engineering-related requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety procedures, SOPs, statutory requirements, and engineering standards.
• Supervise technicians, allocate daily jobs, monitor attendance, and ensure effective utilization of manpower.
• Verify completion and quality of maintenance work carried out by technicians and vendors.
• Maintain shift logbooks, equipment readings, breakdown reports, checklists, and other required records.
• Escalate critical equipment failures, safety concerns, and major breakdowns immediately to the reporting manager.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safety practices in plant rooms and engineering areas.
• Support emergency response during power failure, HVAC failure, water leakage, fire incidents, flooding, and other facility emergencies.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

BMS operation

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Education

Diploma / ITI in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or relevant engineering trade

Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Noida 128 - Max Super Speciality Hospital

Posted On 25 Sep 2026

End Date 09 Oct 2026

Required Experience 15 - 20 years

Basic Section

No. Of Openings 1

Employee Category Support

Closing Date 09 Oct 2026

Skills

Skill

Required Qualification

Two Year Diploma

Job Description

1. Job Purpose

To ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted operation of all hospital engineering services during the assigned shift, with particular focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, medical-support utilities, and other critical facility systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate all engineering systems during the assigned shift.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of critical areas such asOT, ICU, MRI, CT, PET-CT, LINAC, dialysis, radiology, and other clinical areas.
• Monitor HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VRF/VRV systems, and ventilation systems.
• Monitor electrical systems including HT/LT panels, DG sets, UPS, batteries, transformers, APFC panels, and essential/emergency power systems.
• Monitor BMS alarms, parameters, trends, and equipment status and take immediate action on abnormalities.
• Attend breakdowns and complaints promptly and coordinate with technicians and specialized vendors whenever required.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are carried out as per the approved schedule.
• Maintain proper shift handover and takeover records, including equipment status, pending complaints, breakdowns, and critical observations.
• Monitor energy and utility parameters and report any abnormal consumption or equipment performance.
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of firefighting, plumbing, pumps, STP, water systems, and other facility utilities.
• Coordinate with clinical, housekeeping, security, and other departments for engineering-related requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety procedures, SOPs, statutory requirements, and engineering standards.
• Supervise technicians, allocate daily jobs, monitor attendance, and ensure effective utilization of manpower.
• Verify completion and quality of maintenance work carried out by technicians and vendors.
• Maintain shift logbooks, equipment readings, breakdown reports, checklists, and other required records.
• Escalate critical equipment failures, safety concerns, and major breakdowns immediately to the reporting manager.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safety practices in plant rooms and engineering areas.
• Support emergency response during power failure, HVAC failure, water leakage, fire incidents, flooding, and other facility emergencies.

3. Critical Equipment Monitoring

The Shift Engineer/Supervisor shall have working knowledge of and monitor, as applicable:

• Chillers and cooling towers
• AHUs, FCUs and ventilation systems
• VRF/VRV systems
• HT/LT electrical systems
• DG sets and AMF/ATS panels
• UPS and battery systems
• BMS
• Medical and critical-area HVAC systems
• Pumps and water systems
• STP/WTP systems
• Fire alarm and firefighting systems
• Boilers and hot-water systems
• Compressed air and other utility systems

4. Shift Management

• Conduct proper shift handover and takeover.
• Review all pending complaints and breakdowns at the beginning of the shift.
• Prioritize critical-area complaints and attend them immediately.
• Ensure adequate manpower deployment during the shift.
• Monitor technician performance and work progress.
• Maintain complete and accurate shift documentation.
• Ensure no critical complaint remains unattended or unreported.

5. Qualification & Experience

Education:

• Diploma / ITI in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or relevant engineering trade.
• Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be preferred for the Shift Engineer position.

Experience:

• Shift Engineer: 5-8 years of relevant facility/hospital/industrial maintenance experience.
• Shift Supervisor: 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Hospital or critical-facility experience will be preferred.

6. Technical Skills

• Good understanding of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of BMS operation and alarm monitoring.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety practices.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and basic technical documents.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.
• Team handling and manpower management.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and patient comfort.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Critical equipment uptime and availability.
• Response and resolution time for breakdowns.
• Timely closure of complaints.
• Preventive maintenance compliance.
• BMS alarm response and closure.
• Reduction in repeat breakdowns.
• Proper shift documentation and handover.