Building Systems Engineer – King of Prussia Hospital
Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA 19104 (University City area) |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Location: LOC_MAIN-Main Hospital
Req ID: 217579
Shift: Nights
Employment Status: Regular – Full Time
About Us
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.
If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.
CHOP is proud to share that we are ranked No. 1 on Forbes » 2022 list of America »s Best Large Employers!
Job Summary
The Plant Operations Engineer I is responsible for assisting with the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, maintenance and documentation of the heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, boiler plant and other complex mechanical/electrical building systems.
Job Responsibilities
- With supervision ,operates – chillers, boilers, medical and lab gasses, medical and lab vacuum, motors, pumps, AHU’s, emergency generators, building automation systems fire alarm systems, high purity water systems, fire pumps, cooling towers, switch gear, motor control centers, computerized tube system, hot water generators and other related equipment.
- With supervision, troubleshoots core plant systems – chillers, boilers, steam system, medical and lab gasses, medial and lab vacuum, compressors, pumps, base refrigeration, motors, fans cooling towers, air distribution systems, motor starters, basic electrical systems, control systems and other related equipment.
- With supervision, repairs with less than 10% call back – motors, bearings, shafts, seals, packing, boilers, deaireator and surge system, chillers (oil and refrigerant), base refrigeration, thermostats, reheat valves, air boxes, fan coil units, prv’s, safeties and other related equipment.
- Routinely monitors and accurately documents equipment status. Takes immediate action with supervision to correct variances and/or report problems to supervisor.
- With supervision maintains equipment and related facilities in accordance with preventative maintenance standards and manufacturer’s standards.
- With supervision provision provides prompt and courteous response to all service calls.
- Responds to 90% of all service calls within fifteen (15) minutes of request. Calls user within thirty (30) minutes of request if unable to respond. Confirms repair, adjustment, or need for follow-up service with requestor prior to leaving area. Provides service in a courteous, professional manner always.
- Performs facilities service and maintenance services throughout facility on second and or third shift during week and on all shifts during weekend.
- Provides detailed communication both written and verbal to supervisor and co-workers about equipment and system abnormalities and changes.
- Documents repairs/adjustments performed through accurate, complete entries in logbook, on work orders and on preventative maintenance forms. Communicate all pertinent equipment and operation information to co-workers thereby providing for an accurate shift turnover.
- Prepares and submits work orders for follow-up by other Operations/Maintenance staff.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of all Hospital and Department Emergency Response Procedures.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout the facility.
Required Education and Experience
Required Education: High School diploma/GED
Required Experience: Four (4) year experience in building systems, steam plants or similar mechanical systems.
Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic
Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations: steam plant training certificates or equivalent in mechanical systems / HVAC ® fields preferred
Additional Technical Requirements
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with customers and co-workers.
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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Company description:
At Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we help children grow and thrive — and we offer these same opportunities to the professionals who make up our team. CHOP is a unique work environment, with exceptional team members, supportive managers and state-of-the-art training. Our employees are all empowered to realize their well-defined goals, because we believe everyone makes a difference — it’s the very foundation on which our hospital is built. Since 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace of many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. As the nation »s first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved the lives of countless children. Today, that same spirit of care and innovation continues. The hospital now employs more than 10,000 people in more than 50 locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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