What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Engineer position at Shore Medical Center?
Position Summary
The Operating Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of all mechanical/ electrical systems of the hospital including but not limited to; high pressure boilers, hot water boilers, chillers, building automation systems, and HVAC equipment. Another important aspect of this position is the ability to troubleshoot current and potential problems, conduct preventative maintenance and understand how to operate hospital emergency power equipment and all the associated distribution systems.
Minimum Requirements
• Black Seal High Pressure Engineer's License
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to operate and maintain hospital high pressure boilers, hot water boilers, chillers, building automation systems, HVAC equipment
• Knowledge of electrical distribution system
• Excellent mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Ability to complete repairs and required paperwork in a timely fashion
• Computer proficiency, with excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items frequently
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Blue Seal High Pressure In-Charge License
• Graduate of a Vocational/Technical school
Additional information
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
