Engineering Specialist

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, HVAC equipment, life safety equipment, pumps, exhaust fans, pneumatic tube systems, building automation, Med Gas systems, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems. This position may also require utilizing an auger machine, compressed air, refrigeration equipment, and various mobile commercial equipment. Accountabilities Responsible for performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance-related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, boilers, chillers, generators, pneumatic tube systems, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment comprising the hospital’s utility system.40% Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responds to emergency calls. Performs PM duties to all assigned equipment and enters information into appropriate work order system.20% Responsible for performing required testing of backup generator system, boilers, and chillers. Must be proficient in automatic transfer switch technology and the maintenance of both transfer switches and generators.15% Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, Power outages, HVAC, Plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical-related tasks in order to participate in the call-back program.15% Responsible for ensuring that DHEC and Joint Commission standards are followed.10% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities N/A

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 5 years - Experience working in a maintenance setting
• Working knowledge of major hospital utilities to include HVAC, EPSS, Plumbing, and elevator systems.
• Building automation system knowledge preferred.
• PC knowledge is a must.
• Must have general knowledge of manual, automatic doors and will be required to perform some finish work.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical or mechanical equipment to include: conditioning/heating units, lighting equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Nice To Haves

• Licensed in one or more of the following: Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Electrician, Licensed Stationary Engineer, or Mechanical/HVAC (Unlimited Air Conditioning) preferred
• Certification with EPA, NICET, or Med Gas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance-related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, boilers, chillers, generators, pneumatic tube systems, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment comprising the hospital’s utility system.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responds to emergency calls.
• Performs PM duties to all assigned equipment and enters information into appropriate work order system.
• Responsible for performing required testing of backup generator system, boilers, and chillers.
• Must be proficient in automatic transfer switch technology and the maintenance of both transfer switches and generators.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, Power outages, HVAC, Plumbing, fire response, etc.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical-related tasks in order to participate in the call-back program.
• Responsible for ensuring that DHEC and Joint Commission standards are followed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees