CHIEF ENGINEER

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Weiler mechanical plant, HVAC systems, electrical distribution, and campus facilities. You will manage approximately 13 FTEs and ensure safe, continuous operation of all infrastructure across the hospital.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive hospital maintenance experience, and expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4-6 years power plant or steam plant experience.
• Minimum five years hospital setting with increasing responsibility.
• Engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, HVAC) 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering Operations Supervisors and Watch engineering in day-to-day operations of the Weiler mechanical plant.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

BAS

Job description

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)

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Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

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