Chief Engineer, Hospital Plant & Infrastructure

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

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.