Healthcare Engineer

Department of Veterans Affairs•Lexington, KY

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is a Healthcare Engineer (Energy Manager) for Lexington VA Medical Center, including Outpatient Clinics, CBOC's or administrative space operated by the Medical Center. Works in a collaborative effort accomplishing Veterans Health Administration energy goals. In addition, provides technical and program support for the energy conservation programs. Duties of the position include, but may not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Evaluates energy conservation measures as they apply to the health care system's existing energy systems and makes recommendations for implementation.
Adheres to and uploads data to national VA program office databases Goals and Targets include: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Baseline; GHG Emission Reductions; GHG Emission Reporting; Building Energy; Renewable Energy Consumption Fleet Petroleum Use; Renewable Energy Generation; Supply Chain GHG Emissions; Scope 3 Emissions; Potable Water Consumption; Industrial, Landscaping, and Agricultural Water Consumption; Water Reuse; Stormwater Management; Pollution Prevention; Solid Waste Diversion; Paper; Toxic Materials and Chemicals; Compostable and Organic Material; Landscaping Management; Chemical Use; Sustainable Communities; Energy Efficiency in New Construction and Major Renovations; High Performance Sustainable Buildings; Advanced Metering and Measurement; Green Roofs; Building Portfolio Management; Historic Buildings; Sustainable Acquisition; Electronics Stewardship; and Environmental Management Systems.
Resolves technical questions on energy conservation related issues.
Makes commitments and decisions on acceptance or rejection of materials, methods, and workmanship as per contract drawing specifications and manufacturers' recommendations.
Identify inconsistencies between field conditions and drawings exist, or acceptance of the final project is precluded, written recommendations are made to appropriate authorities.
Responsible for complete analysis, design and preparation of proposals, drawings, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates and written reports and recommendations.
Manages and supports the Medical Center's Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects with energy savings companies to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
Implements energy conservation initiatives and prepares project submission documents for cost effective energy conservation retrofit projects.
Prepares and monitors utility budgets, advising management of potential budget shortfalls and other factors that may influence the energy budget.
Monitor control and alarm set points within the computerized energy management systems.
Work with energy plant personnel to monitor/improve efficiency of boiler and chiller operations.
Monitor natural gas prices to determine when utilizing alternate fuel such as fuel oil in facility boilers is of economic benefit to the facility.
Determine local set back parameters for unoccupied spaces after hours.
Evaluate existing energy savings systems, such as glycol loops, heat wheels and solar panels and recommending appropriate operational changes.
Review and monitor contracts and contractor performance for water treatment such as softeners for boilers, chillers and food preparation or cleaning equipment for appropriateness and billing accuracy.
Manage the building/energy management system(s) and utility metering initiatives (electrical, water, etc.) ensuring proper use, expansion, and administration.