CHIEF ENGINEER

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the hospital's Weiler mechanical plant, HVAC, electrical distribution, and related facilities. You will supervise engineers and maintenance staff, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure safe, continuous operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years in power/steam plants, with at least 5 years in a hospital setting, plus strong leadership and project management skills. Day shift, on-site in Bronx, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 4–6 years power/steam plant experience.
• At least 5 years in a hospital setting with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering operations and watch staff in daily plant activities.
• Plan and supervise modifications to the plant and hospital infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for facilities.
• Ensure life safety and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Maintain inventory control and proper material documentation.

Skills

Power plant experience

Team leadership

Construction project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

BAS

Job description

## CHIEF ENGINEERApply: 1825 Eastchester Road: Full time: Posted Today: JR234634**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**FAC - ENG Weiler WSQ Hutch**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8 AM-4:30 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7.5 HOURS**Pay Range:**$128,000.00-$160,000.00**Job Summary** Reporting to the Director of Engineering. The Chief Engineer will be directly responsible for the day to day operation of the Weiler mechanical plant, heating ventilation and air conditioning plant, electrical distribution, off site properties as well as the entire hospital infrastructure. This position will be responsible for the management and supervision of approximately 13 FTE's including all power plant personnel, watch supervision, refrigeration engineers, mechanics and managerial personnel. The Chief Engineer will insure the safe and continuous operation of the Weiler mechanical plant. **Essential Functions*** Supervise Engineering Operations Supervisors and Watch engineering in the day to day operations of the Weiler mechanical plant and operations of maintenance staff.* Plan and supervise installation of modifications to Weiler mechanical Plant and hospital infrastructure.* Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for the Weiler mechanical plant, hospital facility and off site properties.* Interact with architects, consultants, and contractors.* Life Safety and regulatory Programs.* Ensure employees are formally trained on operation of all Weiler mechanical plant and refrigeration equipment.* Maintain harmonious working relationships with other departments and plant.* Set up formal inventory program with sufficient inventory on hand and proper documentation for incoming and outgoing material.* Maintain staff levels commensurate with Weiler mechanical plant and Engineering staff needs.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree. Required* 4-6 years power plant or steam plant experience. Required* A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a hospital setting with increasing responsibility. Required* Engineering Fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems) (High proficiency)* Building Operations (maintenance, troubleshooting) (High proficiency)* Safety & Compliance (OSHA, fire safety) (High proficiency)* Project Management (budgeting, scheduling) (High proficiency)* Technical Tools (CMMS, AutoCAD, BAS) (High proficiency)* Leadership & Communication (team supervision, stakeholder interaction) (High proficiency)* Fit Test - OHS* Annual Assessment - OHS