Chief Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center in California seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate maintenance of equipment, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems. Under limited supervision, you will lead the Engineering operation and support safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires guiding budgets, vendor contracts, training staff, and implementing policies aligned with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years maintenance experience.
• Driver's license (California) required at hire.
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes standards for pollution control, installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of equipment.
• Directs maintenance of plant buildings and facilities.
• Coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Provides training for engineering staff to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Tests newly installed machines to verify contract specifications.
• Assists in budgeting and renovation projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties and maintains confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microprocessor devices

Trade knowledge

Job description

Job Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Under limited supervision, directs, supervises and monitors the Engineering operation and maintenance staff. Ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, electrical and plumbing systems within the medical center. Assists in the formulation of plans, policies and procedures to implement or comply with The Joint Commission standards, regional directives, applicable codes and good hospital engineering practice.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establishes standards and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment.
• Directs maintenance of plant buildings.
• Coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Provides training and in-service programs for all engineering staff to ensure safe and effective operation of all physical plant equipment and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Assists the Director of Facility Operations, or designee, in preparing budgets, planning and renovation projects and other projects as determined by the Director of Facility Operations, or designee.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Driver's License (California) required at hire
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
• Working knowledge of all trade classifications including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, telecommunications, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years preferred experience in an Assistant Chief Engineer capacity