Shift Engineer

Aakash Health Care; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aakash Health Care in New Delhi is seeking a Hospital Engineering & Facilities Maintenance specialist to oversee the daily operation of electrical, HVAC, water and other essential utilities. You will monitor equipment, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage safety compliance, and ensure uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical engineering and hands-on experience in hospital environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as per approved grade and hospital recruitment criteria; relevant hospital engineering experience preferred.
• Preferred industry: multispecialty hospitals, healthcare facilities or large infrastructure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the operation of all engineering systems and utilities during the allocated shift.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of electrical power, HVAC, water supply and other critical utilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant rooms, electrical panels and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor equipment parameters, alarms and abnormal readings; maintain shift logs and handover notes.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with technicians and external service providers.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

DG sets

UPS systems

Fire safety systems

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A. Shift Operations & Equipment Monitoring

• Monitor the operation of all engineering systems and utilities during the assigned shift.
• Ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential hospital services, including electrical power, HVAC, water supply, and other critical utilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant rooms, electrical panels, mechanical equipment, and utility areas.
• Monitor equipment parameters, alarms, operating conditions, and abnormal readings.
• Maintain shift logs, equipment readings, and operational records.
• Ensure proper handover of equipment status, breakdowns, pending jobs, and critical observations to the incoming shift.

B. Electrical Systems & Power Management

• Monitor electrical panels, distribution boards, transformers, UPS systems, and other electrical installations.
• Check DG sets, automatic transfer systems, and backup power arrangements for operational readiness.
• Respond promptly to electrical faults and power interruptions.
• Coordinate with authorized personnel for electrical repairs, isolation, and restoration.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements, where applicable.
• Verify that critical areas such as ICU, OT, Emergency, and critical care units have the required electrical support.

C. HVAC & Mechanical Systems

• Monitor HVAC systems, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, and associated equipment.
• Ensure appropriate environmental conditions in critical clinical areas in coordination with concerned departments.
• Monitor pumps, motors, compressors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Identify abnormal noise, vibration, leakage, temperature variations, and equipment performance issues.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with technicians and service providers.
• Escalate equipment failures that may affect patient care or hospital operations.

D. Medical & Critical Utility Coordination

• Coordinate with the concerned technical teams for the availability and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems, including medical oxygen, vacuum, and compressed air, wherever applicable.
• Monitor utility alarms and report abnormalities immediately through established escalation procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical departments and authorized technical personnel during critical utility interruptions.
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel handle safety-critical medical utility systems.
• Support emergency response activities involving engineering infrastructure and essential services.

E. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Execute the preventive maintenance schedule as per the approved maintenance plan.
• Attend engineering complaints and breakdowns within defined response timelines.
• Allocate and supervise work among shift technicians and maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with OEMs, AMC vendors, and external service providers when required.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, maintenance activities, spare parts, and equipment downtime.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

F. Fire Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Monitor the operational readiness of fire alarm panels, fire pumps, and associated safety systems as assigned.
• Report fire alarms, electrical hazards, water leakage, and other safety risks immediately.
• Support fire drills, emergency preparedness exercises, and evacuation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, hospital policies, and engineering SOPs.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection checklists, and statutory documentation.
• Ensure that fire exits, access routes, and engineering safety areas remain unobstructed.

G. Water Supply, Plumbing & Facility Maintenance

• Monitor domestic water supply, pumps, tanks, drainage, and plumbing systems.
• Coordinate maintenance of water treatment and related utility systems, wherever applicable.
• Attend leakage complaints, drainage blockages, and water supply disruptions.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and clinical teams to minimize the impact of maintenance activities on patient care.
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of infrastructure-related complaints.

H. Team & Vendor Management

• Supervise shift technicians and ensure proper allocation of daily work.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Biomedical, Security, Housekeeping, and clinical departments.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure adherence to hospital safety procedures.
• Verify completion of maintenance jobs and update the complaint management system.
• Report manpower shortages, equipment failures, and unresolved issues to the Engineering Manager.

I. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily shift reports and maintenance handover reports.
• Maintain equipment logbooks, preventive maintenance checklists, and breakdown registers.
• Record equipment downtime, utility interruptions, and corrective actions.
• Update work orders and complaint closure status in the designated system.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety deviations to the concerned authority.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience: As per the approved grade and hospital recruitment criteria; relevant experience in hospital engineering or facility maintenance is preferred.
• Preferred Industry: Multispecialty hospitals, healthcare facilities, hotels, commercial buildings, or large infrastructure facilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Electrical systems, HVAC, DG sets, UPS, pumps, fire safety systems, and essential hospital utilities.
• Computer Skills: Basic MS Office and experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or maintenance complaint management software is preferred